Question

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Two cylindrical cans of soup sell for the same price. One can has a diameter of 6 inches and a height of 7 inches. The other has a diameter of 7 inches and a height
of 6 inches. Which can contains more soup and, therefore, is the better buy?
Which can contains more soup and therefore, is the better buy?

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Answer 1

second can

Explanation:

The radius is half of the diameter.

The radius is squared in the formula for the volume of the cylinder.

A diameter of 7 and height of 6 will make a larger can than a diameter of 6 and height of 7.