A Tapered Shaft Has a Diameter Of $x = 9$ Centimeters at the Small End and Is 15 Centimeters Long

question 72

Multiple Choice

A tapered shaft has a diameter of $x = 9$ centimeters at the small end and is 15 centimeters long (see figure) .The taper is 3°.Find the diameter d of the large end of the shaft.(Round your answer to two decimal places.)

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