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A cylindrical can for soup has a radius of 5 cm. If the volume of the can is 250π cm3, what is the height of the can? Explain how you determined the answer.

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Volume = πr²h

Given that the volume = 250π cm³ and radius = 5cm, find the height:

250π = π(5)²h

250π = 25πh

h = 250 ÷ 25π

h = 10 cm

Answer: The height is 10 cm
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