A cylinder has a base diameter of 20 centimeters and a height of 5 centimeters. What is its volume in cubic centimeters, to the nearest tenths place?

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NJP · Answer 1 · 2021-02-16T13:35:52+0000

Explanation:

The formula to solve a cylinder's volume is:

V = 3.14r^2h

Now since the information is showing diameter, you have to divide it by 2, making the radius 10 cm.

Plug in numbers:

V = 3.14 * 10^2 * 5

Solve

V = 3.14 * 100 * 5

V = 3.14 * 500

Answer:

V = 1570.8 cm^3