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document.write( "(a)  The ratio of the cones radii is the same as the ratio of their diameters\r\n" );
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document.write( "     Hence, the radius of the larger cone is\r\n" );
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document.write( "         r2 =  =  =   inches = 15.75 inches.     ANSWER\r\n" );
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document.write( "(b)  Since the cones are similar, the ratio of their heights is the same as the ratio of their diameters\r\n" );
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document.write( "           = .    ANSWER\r\n" );
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