A standard drinking straw is 20 cm long and has a diameter of 0.5 cm. How many square centimeters of plastic is used to make a pack of 50 straws? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

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A standard drinking straw is 20 cm long and has a diameter of 0.5 cm. How many square centimeters of plastic
is used to make a pack of 50 straws? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
Transcribed Image Text:A standard drinking straw is 20 cm long and has a diameter of 0.5 cm. How many square centimeters of plastic is used to make a pack of 50 straws? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
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