Volume of a cone: Exact answers in terms of pi

Question

Find the volume of a cone with a base radius of 5yd and a height of 7yd. Write the exact volume in terms of pi
, and be sure to include the correct unit in your answer.

Answer 1

Johnny,

 

Volume of a cone is (1/3)*pi*r^2*h

 

In this case volume = (1/3)*pi*5*5*7 cubic yards

= (175/3)*pi cubic yards

= 58.333*pi cubic yards