Question

A new bean company is working on designing its label for the can. If the can measures 4 inches in height and has a 3 inch diameter, how much paper is needed for the label on the can of beans? Use 3.14 for pi.

Answer 1

Answer: 37.68 square inches of paper

Explanation:

Hi to answer this question we have to calculate the side area (since the label doesn't cover the top and bottom area)

First, we have to find the circumference.

Circumference (C) = 2 π r

Since:

Diameter = 2 radius

3 = 2r

3/2 =r

r =1.5 inches

Back with the circumference formula

Replacing with the values given:

C = 2 (3.14) 1.5

C= 9.42

Side area = C x heigth = 9.42 x 4 = 37.68 square inches