Question

A company makes wax candles in the shape of a cylinder. Each candle has a diameter of 6 inches and a height of 6 inches. How much wax will the company need to make 110 candles?

Use 31.4 for pie , and do not round your answer.

Answer 1

Here is how to get to the correct answer

Explanation:

The radius is half the diameter ; r=3 inches. h= 6 inches.

The volume of 1 candle : 3.14r²h = 3.14*3²*6

Take the volume and multiply it 110