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Set 2: Area Volume (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: B

PROBLEM

A cylinder has radius 2 and height 6. What is its volume? (Express as a number times pi)

A cylinder has radius 2 and height 6. What is its volume? (Express as a number times pi)

A.

26pi

B.

24pi

✓ Correct
C.

24pi

D.

4pi

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is the best answer. Volume = pi times r squared times h = pi times 2 squared times 6 = 24pi

Why others are wrong:
A: 26pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 24pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 4pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.