By the water cooler in an office, there are conical paper cups. The radius is about 1.2 inches and the height is about 3.5 inches. How much water does the cup hold if it is filled to the top?
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The formula for the volume of a cone is V = (1/3)πr^2h, where r is the radius and h is the height. Plugging in the given values, we get: Show more…
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