First, we calculate for the volume of each can by using the equation, V = πr²h Substituting the known values, V = π(1.5 in)²(6 in) = 42.39 in³ (that is if 3.14 is used in replacement of π) Then, we multiply the volume by 36. total volume = (42.39 in³)(36) = 1526.04 in³