The can show below is a cylinder made of aluminum. The diameter of the can is 3 inches and the height of the can is 4 inches. Which is closest to the total surface area of the can? A. 14 in B. 38 in. C.

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Swchen asked Mar 19, 2022

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The can show below is a cylinder made of aluminum. The diameter of the can is 3 inches and the height of the can is 4 inches.

Which is closest to the total surface area of the can?

A. 14 in
B. 38 in.
C. 28 in.
D.52 in.

The can show below is a cylinder made of aluminum. The diameter of the can is 3 inches-example-1

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D. 52 in.

You can find the formula online, just plug in the numbers to it. The formula requires the radius, not the diameter. Remember radius is half of the diameter.

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