Multiple choice

A right circular cone has a volume of 60π cubic inches. If the height of the cone is 5 inches, what is the radius, in inches, of the base of the cone?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 6
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Explanation

The volume of a cone is given by V = (1/3) * pi * r^2 * h. Substituting the given values, 60 * pi = (1/3) * pi * r^2 * 5, which simplifies to 180 = 5 * r^2, or r^2 = 36. Thus, the radius r is 6.

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