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Set 3: Area Volume (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: A

PROBLEM

A cylinder has radius 3 and height 5. What is its volume? (Express as a number times pi)

A cylinder has radius 3 and height 5. What is its volume? (Express as a number times pi)

A.

45pi

✓ Correct
B.

30pi

C.

9pi

D.

48pi

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is the best answer. Volume = pi times r squared times h = pi times 3 squared times 5 = 45pi

Why others are wrong:
B: 30pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 9pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 48pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.