Solve the problem. Use π = 3.14 when necessary.
-A cylindrical container of paint is 3 cm across the top and about 10 cm high. How many cubic Centimeters of paint can it hold?
A) $141.3 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 3 }$
B) $70.7 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 3 }$
C) $282.6 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 3 }$
D) $188.4 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 3 }$

Question

Solve the problem. Use π = 3.14 when necessary.
-A cylindrical container of paint is 3 cm across the top and about 10 cm high. How many cubic Centimeters of paint can it hold? 
A) $141.3 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 3 }$
B) $70.7 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 3 }$
C) $282.6 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 3 }$
D) $188.4 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 3 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The volume of a cylinder is calculated using the formula $ V = \pi r^2 h $. The radius $ r $ is half of the diameter, so $ r = 1.5 $ cm. The height $ h $ is 10 cm. Thus, $ V = 3.14 \times (1.5)^2 \times 10 = 70.65 \mathrm{~cm}^3 $, which rounds to 70.7 cm³.

Solve the Problem 141.3 cm3141.3 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 3 }141.3 cm3 B) 70.7 cm370.7 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 3 }70.7 cm3

Solve the Problem $141.3 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 3 }$ B) $70.7 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 3 }$