A cylindrical aluminum can is being constructed to have a height h of 6 inches. If the can is to have a volume of 18 cubic inches, approximate its radius r. (Hint: The radius of the can is about inches. (Type an integer or decimal rounded to two decimal places as needed.)

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What would the radius of the can be?
### Problem Description

A cylindrical aluminum can is being constructed to have a height \( h \) of 6 inches. If the can is to have a volume of 18 cubic inches, approximate its radius \( r \). (Hint: \( V = \pi r^2 h \))

**Task**:  
Determine the radius of the can in inches.  
(Type an integer or decimal rounded to two decimal places as needed.)

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### Concept Explanation

For a cylinder, the volume \( V \) is calculated using the formula:
\[ V = \pi r^2 h \]

Substituting the given values:
\[ 18 = \pi r^2 \times 6 \]

Solve this equation for \( r \) to find the approximate radius of the can.
Transcribed Image Text:### Problem Description A cylindrical aluminum can is being constructed to have a height \( h \) of 6 inches. If the can is to have a volume of 18 cubic inches, approximate its radius \( r \). (Hint: \( V = \pi r^2 h \)) **Task**: Determine the radius of the can in inches. (Type an integer or decimal rounded to two decimal places as needed.) ### Instructions - Enter your answer in the answer box and then click Check Answer. ### Additional Features - The interactive platform allows you to type your answer and use the “Check Answer” button to verify its accuracy. - A progress bar indicates how many parts of the problem are showing or completed. ### Concept Explanation For a cylinder, the volume \( V \) is calculated using the formula: \[ V = \pi r^2 h \] Substituting the given values: \[ 18 = \pi r^2 \times 6 \] Solve this equation for \( r \) to find the approximate radius of the can.
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