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If the radius and height of a cone are each increased by , then the volume of the cone is increased by:

  1. A
    21%
  2. B
    33.1%
  3. C
    25.3%
  4. D
    30.4%

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The initial volume of a cone is given by:


When both the radius () and height () increase by , the new dimensions become:





The new volume () is:





The percentage increase in volume is:

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If the radius and height of a cone are each increased by , then the volume of the cone is increased by:
A
21%
B
33.1%
C
25.3%
D
30.4%

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