SOLUTION: What is the capacity of a container which is 4 inches tall and has a 2-inch diameter? Answer Choices: A) 4pi cuin. B) 8 cu in. C) 12.4 pi cu in. D) 16 cu in.

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Question 65938: What is the capacity of a container which is 4 inches tall and has a 2-inch diameter?
Answer Choices:
A) 4pi cuin.
B) 8 cu in.
C) 12.4 pi cu in.
D) 16 cu in.

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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THE AREA OF THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER IS
A=PIR^2 R=D/2=1
A=PI*1*1
A=PI
NOW THE HEIGHT IS 4 WHICH MAKES THE TOTAL VOLUME
V=A*H H=HEIGHT
V=4*PI CUBIC INCHES
ANSWER A)