Question

You are designing a container in the shape of a cylinder. The radius is 6 inches. You want the container to hold at least 324π cubic inches. What is the least possible height of the container?

The least possible height of the container is ___ inches.

Answer 1

Answer: 9 inches

Explaination: The volume of a cylinder, V = (πr^2)H, so H = V/(πr^2).

Using the parameters you specified, H = 324π/[(π)(6^2)] = 324π/36π = 324/36 = 9 inches