A cylindrical water tank has a diameter of 6 ft and a height of 8 ft.

What is the exact volume of the tank?

A.
24π ft³

B.
48π ft³

C.
72π ft³

D.
288π ft³

Question

A cylindrical water tank has a diameter of 6 ft and a height of 8 ft. 

What is the exact volume of the tank?
 
 A.
24π ft³
 
 B.
48π ft³
 
 C.
72π ft³
 
 D.
288π ft³

anonymous · Answer

is it B

anonymous · Answer

volume would be = pi r^2 l= pi 3^2 *8=72 pi

whpalmer4 · Answer

$$V = \pi r^2 h$$$$r = \frac{d}2$$$$r = \frac{6}{2} = 3$$$$h = 8$$$$V = \pi (3)^2(8) = $$

anonymous · Answer

so the ans Is C

whpalmer4 · Answer

Yes, C is correct.

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