A soup can has a height of 4.5 inches and a diameter of 3.5 inches. Which of the following is the closest to the volume of the soup can?
A. 43 cubic inches
B. 173 cubic inches
C. 56 cubic inches
D. 25 cubic inches
@IGREEN I think its A but im not sure

Question

A soup can has a height of 4.5 inches and a diameter of 3.5 inches. Which of the following is the closest to the volume of the soup can?
A. 43 cubic inches
B. 173 cubic inches
C. 56 cubic inches
D. 25 cubic inches
@IGREEN I think its A but im not sure

igreen · Answer

A is correct.

$\sf V = \pi r^2 h$

$\sf V = (3.14)(1.75^2)(4.5)$

$sf V = (3.14)(3.0625)(4.5)$

$\sf V \approx 43$

igreen · Answer

It's a cylinder, right?

anonymous · Answer

yes and thank you @igreen

igreen · Answer

Thank yourself, you got it right $\huge\ddot\smile$