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Set 1: Area Volume (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: C

PROBLEM

A cylinder has radius 6 and height 6. What is its volume? (Express as a number times pi)

A cylinder has radius 6 and height 6. What is its volume? (Express as a number times pi)

A.

72pi

B.

36pi

C.

216pi

✓ Correct
D.

222pi

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is the best answer. Volume = pi times r squared times h = pi times 6 squared times 6 = 216pi

Why others are wrong:
A: 72pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 36pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 222pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.