waec model questions vol6 2024 mathematics

Objective Question 17

Question 17 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL6 • 2024
A solid is formed by a right circular cylinder of radius 5 cm and height 4 cm standing on a horizontal plane, with a right circular cone of the same base radius and height 15 cm placed on top of the cylinder. A plane parallel to the bases cuts the solid at a distance x centimetres from the bottom of the cylinder. If the volume of the part of the solid below the plane is exactly half the total volume of the solid, find x (to two decimal places).
Answer Options
A. 4.00 cm
B. 5.13 cm
C. 3.87 cm
Correct Answer D. 4.52 cm
Correct Answer
D

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