Question

A can of tomatoes has a 4 in. diameter and is 4.5 in. high. What is the area of the paper label that goes around the can

A) 14.1 in2
B) 28.2 in2
C) 56.5 in2
D) 81.6 in2

Answer 1

56.5

Explanation:

The length of the paper around the can is equal the circumference of the base.

Circumference = πd

Circumference = 3.14 * 4

Circumference = 12.56

And since the height is 4.5 (which is also the width of the paper if you unwrap it), Multiply the circumference by 4.5.

12.56 * 4.5

= 56.52