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What is the volume of the smallest square-based prism that would hold this cylinder?

What is the volume of the smallest square-based prism that would hold this cylinder-example-1
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Answer:

The answer to your question is Volume = 80000 cm³

Explanation:

Data

height = 50 cm

radius = 20 cm

Process

1.- The smallest dimensions of the prism must have the same dimensions that the cylinder.

Radius = 20 cm then the length of a side = 2 x radius = 40 cm

2.- Calculate the area of the base

Area = 40 x 40

= 1600 cm²

3.- Calculate the volume of the prism

Volume = Area x height

= 1600 x 50

= 80000 cm²

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