A hanging flower vase is in the shape of a cone with a radius of 5 inches and a height of 15 inches. What volume of water can the flower vase hold? Use 3.14 for π .
A. 1,177.5 cubic inches
B. 1,570 cubic inches
C. 78.5 cubic inches
D. 392.5 cubic inches
The formula for the volume of a cone is V = (1/3)πr²h, where r is the radius and h is the height.
Plugging in the given values:
V = (1/3)(3.14)(5²)(15)
V = (1/3)(3.14)(25)(15)
V = (1/3)(3.14)(375)
V = (1/3)(1,178.5)
V = 392.5 cubic inches
Therefore, the vase can hold 392.5 cubic inches of water.
The correct answer is D. 392.5 cubic inches.