SOLUTION: The volume of a cylinder is 18 cubic meters. What is the volume of a cone with a congruent base and height?

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Question 430130: The volume of a cylinder is 18 cubic meters. What is the volume of a cone with a congruent base and height?
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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The volume of the cylinder is Ah, where A is the area of the base. The area of a cone with the same base and height is Ah%2F3. If Ah+=+18, then the volume of the cone will be 18%2F3, or 6 cubic meters.