- Afull (the cone exactly fills)
- Bhalf the cone
- Cone-third of the cone
- Dthe cone overflows
Step-by-Step Solution
Sphere = π (27) = 36 π. Cone = π π. Equal volumes, so the melted scoop exactly fills the cone.
Answer: A) full (the cone exactly fills)
A spherical scoop of radius 3 cm of ice cream is placed in a hollow cone of radius 3 cm and height 12 cm. The scoop melts completely and fills the cone.
What fraction of the cone gets filled?
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