a can of olives has a diameter of 6 inches and a height of 4 inches. How many square inches of paper will be needed for the label on the outside of the can? use 3.14 for pi
The label on the outside of the can will cover the entire surface area of the can, except for the top and bottom.
The surface area of a cylinder (excluding the top and bottom) is given by the equation:
Surface Area = 2πrh
where r is the radius of the cylinder and h is the height of the cylinder.
First, let's find the radius of the can by dividing the diameter by 2.
Radius = Diameter/2 = 6 inches/2 = 3 inches
Now, substitute the values into the surface area equation:
Surface Area = 2 * 3.14 * 3 inches * 4 inches
Simplifying the calculation:
Surface Area = 75.36 square inches
Thus, 75.36 square inches of paper will be needed for the label on the outside of the can.