Answer:
The surface area of the soup can is given by the formula:
SA = 2πr² + 2πrh
where r is the radius of the circular ends of the can, h is the height of the can, and π is approximately 3.14.
The radius of the can is half of the diameter, so r = 4.5 cm.
Therefore, the surface area of the can is:
SA = 2π(4.5)² + 2π(4.5)(11)
SA = 2π(20.25) + 2π(49.5)
SA = 40.5π + 99π
SA = 139.5π
Approximating π as 3.14, we get:
SA ≈ 139.5 × 3.14
SA ≈ 438.03 cm²
Therefore, at least 438.03 square centimeters of paint are needed to cover the can.
So, the answer is 438.03 cm2.
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