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Volume, SM-Bank 141

Calculate the volume of the cylinder below in cubic metres.  Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.  (2 marks)
 

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\(23.5\ \text{m}^3\)

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\(\text{diameter = 2.4 m }\rightarrow\text{ radius = 1.2 m}\)

\(V\) \(=\pi r^2h\)
  \(=\pi\times 1.2^2\times 5.2\)
  \(=23.524\dots\)
  \(\approx 23.5\ \text{m}^3\ (\text{1 d.p.})\)