5. A solid metal cylinder of radius 6 cm and height 15 cm is melted down and recast into a shape comprising a hemisphere surmounted by a cone. Assuming that 8% of the metal is wasted in the process, determine the height of the conical portion, if its diameter is to be 12 cm. (Ans. 29.4 cm)

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5. A solid metal cylinder of radius 6 cm and height 15 cm is
melted down and recast into a shape comprising a
hemisphere surmounted by a cone. Assuming that 8% of the
metal is wasted in the process, determine the height of the
conical portion, if its diameter is to be 12 cm. (Ans. 29.4
cm)
h
12 cm
Transcribed Image Text:5. A solid metal cylinder of radius 6 cm and height 15 cm is melted down and recast into a shape comprising a hemisphere surmounted by a cone. Assuming that 8% of the metal is wasted in the process, determine the height of the conical portion, if its diameter is to be 12 cm. (Ans. 29.4 cm) h 12 cm
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