Question

The volume of a cylinder is approximately 942 cubic inches. The height of the cylinder is 12 inches. Which is the best approximation for the radius of the cylinder? 4 inches, 6 inches, 7 inches, 5 inches

Answer 1

Answer: 5 inches

Explanation:

The volume of a cylinder is equal to pi*radius^2*height.

We can replace the height with 12 inches and the volume with 942 cubic inches.

Therefore, 942 in^3 = pi*radius^2*12 inches

We can divide both sides by 12:

pi*radius^2 = 78.5 inches^2

We can divide both sides by pi:

Radius^2 = About 24.99 inches^2

We can square both sides:

Radius approximately equals 5 inches.