A box is filled with 6 cans of tennis balls. If the empty space was filled with sand, how much sand will be needed to fill the box? Each can of tennis balls has a radius of 2 in. Height of box is 12in.
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First, let's find the volume of one can of tennis balls. The formula for the volume of a cylinder is V = πr^2h, where r is the radius and h is the height. So, the volume of one can of tennis balls is V = π(2 in)^2(12 in) = 144π cubic inches. Show more…
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