Shivanand C.

asked • 03/07/17

This question is related to surface area and volumes

The largest cone is curved out from one face of solid cube of side 21 centimetre find the volume of remaining solid

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Mark M. answered • 03/07/17

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Shivanand C.

But the answer is 4410 cm3
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03/07/17

Mark M.

How did you arrive at that answer?
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03/08/17

Shivanand C.

The answer is from the same book in which question is
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03/08/17

Mark M.

Consider this. The volume of the cone shall always be an irrational number, since it involves π.
Therefore the difference between the volume of the cube and the cone shall be an irrational number. 
The solution - an integer - the book provides, via you, cannot be correct.
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03/08/17

Shivanand C.

I think the answer behind my book is wrong. So I shall go through your method.
Thanks for explanations.??^_^^_^^_^
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03/09/17

Mark M.

You are welcome! Always trust correct formula and correct transformations.
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03/09/17

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