Question

A paint can is 10

cm tall and holds approximately 535
cubic centimeters of paint. What is the approximate area of the base of the can?

Responses

Answer 1

53.5 square centimeters

Explanation:

volume of paint can = area of base × height

535 = area of base × 10

area of base = 535/10

area of base =53.5 square centimeters