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Set 1: Area Volume (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: C

PROBLEM

A cylinder has radius 3 and height 4. What is its volume? (Express as a number times pi)

A cylinder has radius 3 and height 4. What is its volume? (Express as a number times pi)

A.

39pi

B.

24pi

C.

36pi

✓ Correct
D.

9pi

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is the best answer. Volume = pi times r squared times h = pi times 3 squared times 4 = 36pi

Why others are wrong:
A: 39pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 24pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 9pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.