SOLUTION: to cover a can to the nearest tenth of a square inch how much paper is needed for the label of a soup can if the can is 8.5 inches tall and has a diameter of 4 inches

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Question 303493: to cover a can to the nearest tenth of a square inch how much paper is needed for the label of a soup can if the can is 8.5 inches tall and has a diameter of 4 inches
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The area of the part covered by the label is:
A+=+2pi%2Ar%2Ah
r = d/2 = 2 inches