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CSEC Mathematics · Question 6(b)

An open cylindrical container made of metal has a circular base and uniform thickness. Its length from top to outer bottom is 120 cm and the inner and outer radii are 14 cm and 15 cm respectively. Use π = 22/7.

Show that the capacity of the container is 73 304 cm³.

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  1. 6(a)Draw a cross-sectional view of the container showing the measurements of the inner and outer radii.[2 marks]
  2. 6(c)Determine the volume of the material used to make the container.[3 marks]
  3. 6(d)Given that the density of the material used to make the container is 2.2 g/cm³, determine the mass, in kg, of the empty container (density = mass/volume).[2 marks]

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