A few days ago
Mari

cylindrical question?

A cylindrical can has a diameter 4 inches and height 7 inches. The longest pencil that can fit in the can with its lid closed is approximately how long?

A- 7 in.

B- 8 in.

C- 9 in.

D- 10 in.

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A few days ago
Robert L

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This can be solved using the Pythagorean Theorem.

c² = a² + b²

c² = 4² + 7²

c² = 65

c = √65

c = 8.1 in

The correct answer is B.

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