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What is the least amount of material needed to make the mailing tube?

Please help! What is the least amount of material needed to make the mailing tube-example-1

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Material needed = πD x height

π x 3 x (3 x 12) //multiply by 12 to change the 3 feet to inches

= 339.29 in²

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Answer: 339.29 in²
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