Question

Addison models a can of ground coffee as a right cylinder. She measures its height as 6, start fraction, 3, divided by, 4, end fraction 6 3 4 6 4 3 ​ in and its radius as start fraction, 3, divided by, 4, end fraction 3 4 4 3 ​ in. Find the volume of the can in cubic inches. Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary.

Answer 1

11.9 cubic inches

Explanation:

You want the volume of a cylinder with height 6 3/4 inches and radius 3/4 inches.

Volume

The volume of a cylinder is given by the formula ...

V = πr²h

V = π(3/4 in)²(6 3/4 in) ≈ 11.9 in³

The volume of the can is about 11.9 cubic inches.

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