A flower pot, in the shape of a cylinder, l has a circumference of 66 in. and a height of 30 in.

Which estimate best approximates the amount of soil the pot can hold?

3600 in³

10,400 in³

43,600 in³

98,000 in³

The amount of soil that the pot can hold is best approximated by calculating for the volume of the cylinder through the equation,

V = πr²h

We first calculate for the radius, r, given the circumference, C

C = 2πr; r = C/2π = 66 in/2 (π) = 10.5 in

Then, substituting the known values.

V = π (10.5 in) ² (30 in)

V = 10,390.81 in³

Thus, the volume of the soil is approximately 10,400. The answer is the third set.