Question

A can of soup has a diameter of 2.5 inches and a height of 4 inches. What is the area of the label for the can? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Diameter d = 2.5 inches

Height h = 4 inches

Lateral area = πdh =π(2.5)(4) = 10π ≈ 31.4 square inches