SOLUTION: If the diameter and the height of a can have increased by 15%, by what percentage does the volume of the can increase from the smaller can to the larger can?

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Question 436673: If the diameter and the height of a can have increased by 15%, by what percentage does the volume of the can increase from the smaller can to the larger can?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
For a cylinder,
Vol+=+pi%2Ar%5E2%2Ah
%281.15%2Ar%29%5E2%2A1.15%2Ah+=+1.15%5E3%2Ar%5E2%2Ah
1.15%5E3+=+1.520875
--> 52% increase