Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: 25 cm
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Volumes are conserved when a fluid is transferred. Set the cone’s volume equal to the cylinder’s volume and solve for the cylinder’s height using π = 22/7 for tidy arithmetic with the given radii.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Equate (1/3)πr^2h = πR^2H and cancel π. Compute numerically with exact fractions to avoid rounding.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Reverse: 13.86 * 25 = 346.5, matches the cone’s volume.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
12.5, 37.5, 50, 30 do not satisfy volume equality with the given radii.
Common Pitfalls:
Forgetting the 1/3 in the cone volume or using diameter instead of radius.
Final Answer:
25 cm
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