document.write( "Question 1056609: Ice from a 3' by 4' by 5' box is being placed in paper cones. The cones are 3\" in diameter and 5\" tall. How many cones will be filled? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #671990 by Cromlix(4381)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Hi there, \n" ); document.write( "Volume of box = length x breadth x height \n" ); document.write( "Volume of the box in inches:- \n" ); document.write( "36 x 48 x 60 = 103680 inches^3 \n" ); document.write( "Volume of cone = 1/3 x π x radius^2 x height \n" ); document.write( "Volume of cone = 1/3 x π x 1.5^2 x 5 \n" ); document.write( "Volume of cone = 11.78 inches^3 \n" ); document.write( "103680/11.78 = 8801 cones are filled. \n" ); document.write( "Hope this helps :-) \n" ); document.write( " |