A party hat is shaped like a cone. The dimensions of the party hat are shown in the diagram.
8 in.
6 in.
Which measurement is closest to the volume of the party hat in cubic inches?
To calculate the volume of a cone, you can use the formula V = (1/3) * π * r^2 * h, where r is the radius of the base and h is the height of the cone.
In this case, the radius of the base (half of the diameter) is 6 in. and the height of the cone is 8 in.
Plugging those values into the formula:
V = (1/3) * π * 6^2 * 8
V = (1/3) * π * 36 * 8
V = (1/3) * π * 288
V ≈ 302.18 cubic inches
Therefore, the volume of the party hat is closest to 302 cubic inches.