SOLUTION: In the figure below, a cone is cut by a plane that passes through its vertex and is perpendicular to its base. The height of the cone is 10 inches, and its diameter is 6 inches.

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Question 1131933: In the figure below, a cone is cut by a plane that passes through its vertex and is perpendicular to its base.
The height of the cone is 10 inches, and its diameter is 6 inches.
What is the area of the cross section formed by the intersection?





A. 28 in2

B. 60 in2

C. 30 in2

D. 19 in2

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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The description of the intersection is a triangle, base 6 and height 10.

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