SOLUTION: A cone has a radius of R and a height of 2R. A sphere has a radius of R. compare the volume of the sphere and cone. plz help

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Question 954945: A cone has a radius of R and a height of 2R. A sphere has a radius of R. compare the volume of the sphere and cone. plz help
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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If we factor a two from the equation for sphere, the equations are identical.
Volume of the sphere is twice the volume of the cone.