Question

A can of diced tomatoes has a height of 11.5 cm and a diameter of 10 cm. What is the volume of the can? Use 3.14 for pie.DO NOT round your answer.

Answer 1

902.75 cubic cm.

Explanation:

Given a can with:

• Height, h = 11.5 cm

,

• Diameter = 10 cm

A can is in the shape of a cylinder; and the volume of a cylinder is calculated using the formula:

`V=\pi r^2h`

First, find the radius by dividing the diameter by 2.

`r=(10)/(2)=5\;cm`

Next, substitute r=5, h=11.5 and π=3.14 into the formula given above:

`\begin{gathered} V=3.14*5^2*11.5 \\ =902.75\text{ cubic cm} \end{gathered}`

The volume of the can is 902.75 cubic cm.