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Ocean Floor Mountain

Source: AMC 12 2008B Problem 11

February 29, 2008
geometry3D geometryAMC

Problem Statement

A cone-shaped mountain has its base on the ocean floor and has a height of 8000 8000 feet. The top 18 \frac{1}{8} of the volume of the mountain is above water. What is the depth of the ocean at the base of the mountain, in feet? (A)\ 4000 \qquad (B)\ 2000(4\minus{}\sqrt{2}) \qquad (C)\ 6000 \qquad (D)\ 6400 \qquad (E)\ 7000