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Soda is sold in aluminum cans that measure 7 inches in height and 2.8 inches in diameter. How many cubic inches of soda are contained in a full can?

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Answer:

43.1 in³

Explanation:

The volume can be computed using the formula ...

V = (π/4)d²h . . . . where d is the diameter and h is the height

For your dimensions, the volume is ...

V = (π/4)(2.8 in)²(7 in) ≈ 43.103 in³

A full can contains a volume of about 43.1 cubic inches.

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