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3. A right circular cone has a base radius of 6 feet and slant height of 10 feet. If the approximate decrease in radius is 2 inches, what must be the approximate increase (inches) in the altitude so that the lateral area remains unchanged? Use differentials.

3. A right circular cone has a base radius of 6 feet and slant height of 10 feet. If the approximate decrease in radius is 2 inches, what must be the approximate increase (inches) in the altitude so that the lateral area remains unchanged? Use differentials.

Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1
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3. A right circular cone has a base radius of 6 feet and slant height of 10 feet. If the approximate decrease in radius is 2 inches, what must be the approximate increase (inches) in the altitude so that the lateral area remains unchanged? Use differentials.
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