document.write( "Question 332497: A roll of paper towels is 12 inches long and 6 inches in diameter. To the nearest
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Algebra.Com's Answer #238270 by mananth(16946)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! surface area of a cylinder = 2*pi*r^2 +2*pi*r*h \n" ); document.write( "diameter = 6 inches . radius = 3 inches \n" ); document.write( "length = 12 inches \n" ); document.write( "S= 2*pi*(3^2)+2*pi*3*12 \n" ); document.write( "S= 282.7 sq. in \n" ); document.write( " |