24) A frustum (truncated cone), and the formula for determining its volume, is shown below. The radius (r) of the frustum’s upper base is 9 feet. The radius (R) of the frustum’s lower base is 15 feet. The height of the frustum is 8 feet and the slant height of the frustum is 10 feet. What is the volume of the frustum? (Note: A common mistake for this solid is to call it a “frustrum”; however, the correct term is “frustum”.)

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24) A frustum (truncated cone), and the formula for determining its volume, is shown below. The radius (r) of the frustum’s upper base is 9 feet. The radius (R) of the frustum’s lower base is 15 feet. The height of the frustum is 8 feet and the slant height of the frustum is 10 feet. What is the volume of the frustum? (Note: A common mistake for this solid is to call it a “frustrum”; however, the correct term is “frustum”.)

9 ft
8 ft
10 ft
v =-
Th(r +
3
rR+R?)
15 ft
Transcribed Image Text:9 ft 8 ft 10 ft v =- Th(r + 3 rR+R?) 15 ft
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