SOLUTION: I need to make a cylinder where the radius is half the height. I can use 1 metre of metal to make the cylinder. What is the maximum volume possible?

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Question 403819: I need to make a cylinder where the radius is half the height. I can use 1 metre of metal to make the cylinder. What is the maximum volume possible?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is that 1 square meter? What is the shape of the metal?
Is that the total surface area, or do you take into account the some is lost when cutting?