Consider the two similar cones. What is the height of the smaller cone? A) 27 centimeters B) 30 centimeters C) 32 centimeters D) 36 centimeters E) 39 centimeters

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Andypandy · Answer 1 · 2021-06-09T03:49:03+0000

Answer:

B

Explanation:

Since the cones are similar then the ratio of corresponding sides are equal, that is

(12)/(18) =
(h)/(45) ( h is the height of the smaller cone )

Cross- multiply

18h = 540 ( divide both sides by 18 )

h = 30 cm → B