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Set 2: Area Volume (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: A

PROBLEM

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

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

A.

8pi

✓ Correct
B.

10pi

C.

8pi

D.

4pi

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is the best answer. Volume = pi times r squared times h = pi times 2 squared times 2 = 8pi

Why others are wrong:
B: 10pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 8pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 4pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.