Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A closed container is a frustum with bottom radius , top radius and height . Find its total surface area and its volume. Give both answers as multiples of and as decimals to one decimal place.
The curved surface of a frustum is and the total surface is . The volume is . An open bucket has the curved surface and one circle.
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. The slant height. .
Step 2. The curved surface. .
Step 3. The two ends. .
Step 4. The total. .
Step 5. The volume. .
Answer: and .
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