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Set 3: Area Volume (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: A

PROBLEM

A cylinder has radius 5 and height 7. What is its volume? (Express as a number times pi)

A cylinder has radius 5 and height 7. What is its volume? (Express as a number times pi)

A.

175pi

✓ Correct
B.

180pi

C.

70pi

D.

25pi

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is the best answer. Volume = pi times r squared times h = pi times 5 squared times 7 = 175pi

Why others are wrong:
B: 180pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 70pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 25pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.