Question

Janine wants to paint just the sides of a cylindrical pottery vase that has a height of 45 cm and a
diameter of 14 cm. To the nearest whole number, find the number of square centimeters she will need
to paint. Explain the method you would use to find the lateral area.

Answer 1

@jim_thompson5910 @satellite73

Answer 2

If you take a look at this link here

http://www.mathopenref.com/cylinderarea.html

Answer 3

You'll see that the lateral surface area is really the same as a rectangle. Think of a sheet of paper wrapped around the sides.

Answer 4

It will have dimensions of 2pi*r and h

the 2pi*r is the circumference of the circle (that makes up the base of the cylinder)