61.23 square inches of metal is needed to create a cylindrical can.
Solution:
Diameter of the base = 3 in
Radius of the base = 3 ÷ 2 = 1.5 in
Height of the cylinder = 5 in
The value of π = 3.14
To find the surface area of the cylinder:
Surface area of the cylinder =
= 2 × 3.14 × (1.5)² + 2 × 3.14 × 1.5 × 5
= 14.13 + 47.1
Surface area of the cylinder = 61.23 sq. in
Hence 61.23 square inches of metal is needed to create a cylindrical can.