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A right circular conical solid is cut into two parts by a plane parallel to the base. If the two parts have  equal volumes and the whole cone’s altitude is 45 cm, find the distance of the cutting plane from the base.  a. 9.28 cm  b. 9.66 cm  c. 8.35 cm d. 8.22 cm

A right circular conical solid is cut into two parts by a plane parallel to the base. If the two parts have  equal volumes and the whole cone’s altitude is 45 cm, find the distance of the cutting plane from the base.  a. 9.28 cm  b. 9.66 cm  c. 8.35 cm d. 8.22 cm

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
7th Edition
ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
SectionP.CT: Test
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A right circular conical solid is cut into two parts by a plane parallel to the base. If the two parts have 
equal volumes and the whole cone’s altitude is 45 cm, find the distance of the cutting plane from the base. 
a. 9.28 cm 
b. 9.66 cm 
c. 8.35 cm
d. 8.22 cm

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