The scant of the cone is 5.83 in
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
Height, h of the cone = 3 in
Diameter, d = 10 in
Radius, r = 10/2 = 5 in
Scant, L = ?
Height, diameter and cone will form a right angle triangle.
Using pythagoras theorm:
(L)² = (h)² + (d)²
(L)² = (3)² + (5)²
(L)² = 34
L = 5.83 in
Therefore, the scant of the cone is 5.83 in