document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1143080>Question 1143080</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Please help me find and understand the solution to this problem: The diameter of a sphere and the base of a cone are equal. What is the percentage increase of volume of that diameter must the cone's height be so that both volumes are equal. The answer given: (h=200% of diameter)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The problem is very poorly presented -- enough so that it is not worth our time to try to guess what the question really is.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "(1) \"The diameter of a cone and the base of a cone are equal\".<BR>\n" );
document.write( "A diameter is a measure of length; the \"base of a cone\" is an area.  They can't be equal.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Do you mean \"The diameter of a cone and THE DIAMETER OF the base of a cone are equal\"?<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "(2) \"What is the percentage increase of volume of that diameter must the cone's height be....\"<BR>\n" );
document.write( "I have no idea what this is supposed to say.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "(3) The question asks for an answer as a percent increase; you show the answer being \"200% of diameter\".  Is that 200% as large (twice as large), or is it an INCREASE of 200% (3 times as large)?<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "Re-post your question, stating it clearly, if you want help with it. </SPAN>\n" );
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