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The volume of a cylinder is given by the formula V = ²h,

where r is the radius and h is the height of the cylinder.
Determine the volume of a soup can with a 3-inch radius and
a 5.5-inch height.
Use 3.14 for T.
a 145.51 in ³
b 245.51 in ³
c 103.62 in ³
d 155.43 in ³
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The volume of a cylinder is given by the formula V = ²h, where r is the radius and-example-1

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Given r=3 and h=5.5, input these values into the volume of a cylinder formula:

V= 3.14(3)^2•5.5

Now, solve with PEMDAS:

Exponents come first:

V=3.14(9)•5.5

Then, multiplication and division from left to right:

V=28.26•5.5

V=155.43

Therefore, the volume is 155.43in^3
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