Question

The volume V​ (in cubic feet) of a right cylinder with a height of 6 feet and radius r (in feet) is given by V=6πr2​ . Solve the formula for r​ . Then find the radius of the cylinder when the volume is 1206 cubic feet. Round your answer to the whole number.

Answer 1

Answer:

a) r = √V/6π

b) r = 8 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

a) The volume V​ (in cubic feet) of a right cylinder with a height of 6 feet and radius r (in feet) is given by V=6πr2​ . Solve the formula for r​ .

Solving for r means making r the subject of the formula

= V=6πr²

Divide both side by 6π

V/6π = 6πr²/6π

r² = V/6π

r = √V/6π

b) Then find the radius of the cylinder when the volume is 1206 cubic feet. Round your answer to the whole number.

r = √V/6π

V = 1206 ft³

r = √1206/6π

r = √(63.98028712294193)

r = 7.9987678503 inches

Approximately r = 8 inches