Question

Allison is planning to cover the lateral surface of a large cylindrical garbage can with decorative fabric for a theme party. The can has a diameter of 3 feet and a height of 3.5 feet. How much fabric does she need? Round to the nearest square foot.

Answer 1

approx. 33ft^2

Explanation:

Answer 2

The cylinder:
Lateral Area = 2 r π h,
where: r = 1.5 ft, h = 3.5 ft, π ≈ 3.1416
Lateral Area = 2 · 1.5 · 3.146 · 3.5 = 32.9868 ft² ≈ 33 ft²
Answer:
Allison needs 33 ft² of a decorative fabric.