Question

Which has a greater volume? Cylinder A:r= 3m, h=1.2m cylinder B: d=4m, h=2.5m round your answer for the nearest tenths

Answer 1

The volume of the cylinder B is greater than that of cylinder A

Explanation:

To know which cylinder has the greater volume, we need to find the volumes of both cylinders.

The volume of a cylinder is given as:

`V = \pi r^2h`

CYLINDER A

Radius, r = 3 m

Height, h = 1.2 m

Volume, V, will be:

`V = \pi * 3^2 * 1.2\\\\V = 33.9 m^3`

The volume is
`33.9 m^3`

CYLINDER B

Radius, r = 4 m

Height, h = 2.5 m

Volume, V, will be:

`V = \pi * 4^2 * 2.5\\\\V = 125.7m^3`

The volume is
`125.7 m^3`

The volume of the cylinder B is greater than that of cylinder A.