A plane contains the axis of a right circular cone with a height of 30 feet and a base area of approximately 452.16 square feet, as shown below. Area of Base 452.16 sq ft 30 ft What is the area of the cross section formed by the intersection of the plane and the cone, to the nearest square foot?

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A.720 square feet B.2,160 square feet C.360 square feet D.180 square feet
A plane contains the axis of a right circular cone with a height
of 30 feet and a base area of approximately 452.16 square
feet, as shown below.
Area of Base 452.16 sq ft
30 ft
What is the area of the cross section formed by the
intersection of the plane and the cone, to the nearest square
foot?
Transcribed Image Text:A plane contains the axis of a right circular cone with a height of 30 feet and a base area of approximately 452.16 square feet, as shown below. Area of Base 452.16 sq ft 30 ft What is the area of the cross section formed by the intersection of the plane and the cone, to the nearest square foot?
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