WAEC Mathematics 2025 Question 17

Question 17

Mensuration of Solids

A cylinder and a cone have the same volume. If the height of the cone is 24 cm, find the height of the cylinder

  1. A.4 cm
  2. B.8 cm
  3. C.12 cm
  4. D.16 cm
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Answer: B (8 cm)

Explanation

Taking the same base radius, πr²h = ⅓πr² × 24, so h = 8 cm.