Question

A mug and its dimensions are shown. Ben pours hot cocoa into the mug, leaving 0.5 inches empty at the top. Using 3.14 for s, about how many cubic inches of

hot cocoa does Ben pour into the mug?
3 in.
3.5 in.
A. About 9.14 cubic inches
B. About 21.2 cubic inches
C. About 24.73 cubic inches
D. About 28.3 cubic inches

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

radius: diameter/2 = 3 /2 = 1.5 in

new height = 3.5 - 0.5 = 3 in

V = radius^2 x 3.14 x height = 1.5^2 x 3.14 x 3 = 21.2 in^3