The volume of a cylinder of radius 7 cm and height 10 cm is (π = 22/7):
A1,540 cm³CORRECT
B770 cm³
C440 cm³
D220 cm³
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Why the answer is A, and why the others tempt you.
## The reasoning
The **volume of a cylinder formula** is what you need here: V = πr²h
Let's substitute step by step:
- radius (r) = 7 cm
- height (h) = 10 cm
- π = 22/7
V = (22/7) × 7² × 10
V = (22/7) × 49 × 10
V = 22 × 7 × 10 (the 7s cancel!)
V = 1,540 cm³
The key is remembering to **square the radius first** (7² = 49), then multiply everything together.
## Why the wrong options tempt you
**Option B (770)** — You probably forgot to square the radius and just did 22/7 × 7 × 10. Always square r!
**Option C (440)** — Maybe you used 2πr instead of πr², mixing up circumference formula with volume.
**Option D (220)** — You likely divided somewhere instead of multiplying, or forgot the height entirely.
## Quick takeaway
For cylinder volume, think **"Pi-R-Squared-H"** — say it like a chant, and never forget to square that radius before multiplying by height!
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