The amount of metal used to make the can = surface area of cylindrical can, which is: D. 42π in².
What is the Surface Area of a Cylinder?
A can is a cylinder.
Surface area of a cylinder = 2πrh + 2πr²
Thus:
Amount of metal used to make the can = surface area of the can
r = 6/2 = 3 in.
h = 4 in.
Therefore:
Surface area = 2×π×3×4 + 2×π×3²
Surface area = 24π + 18π
Surface area = 42π in².
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