Question

Write an equation for the statement. Then, solve the equation:

The volume of a can varies jointly as the height of the can and the square of its radius. A can with an 8 inch
height and 4 inch radius has a volume of 402.12 inches cubed. What is the volume of a can that has a 2 inch
radius and a 10 inch height?

PLZZ help

Answer 1

V = 125.6 in³

Explanation:

let V be volume, h the height and r the radius, then the equation relating the quantities is

V = khr² ← k is the constant of variation

To find k use the condition V = 402.12, h = 8, r = 4

402.12 = k × 8 × 4² = 128k ( divide both sides by 128 )

3.14 = k [ note 3.14 is π )

V = 3.14hr² ← equation of variation [ V = πr²h ]

Given r = 2 and h = 10, then

V = 3.14 × 10 × 2² = 3.14 × 40 = 125.6