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The figure below shows a solid structure in the shape of a frustum of a cone with a hemispherical bottom. The radius of the hemispherical...

The figure below shows a solid structure in the shape of a frustum of a cone with a hemispherical bottom. The radius of the hemispherical part is 28cm and is equal to the radius of the bottom of the frustum. The frustum has a top radius of 16cm and a height of 12cm. (Use Π=22/7.)

a) Calculate to 2d.p.
i) The volume of the frustum.
ii) The volume of the solid.
b) Given that the solid has a mass of 20kg. Find its density in g/cm³.

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Kavungya answered the question on November 8, 2019 at 06:01

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