Sean used a cylindrical container to store his medicine.
 


Which measurement is closest to the lateral surface area in square centimeters of the container?
A.164.9
 cm2

B.277.0
 cm2

C.138.5
 cm2

D.191.3
 cm2


To find the lateral surface area of a cylindrical container, we use the formula:

\[
\text{Lateral Surface Area} = 2 \pi r h
\]

where:
- \( r \) is the radius of the cylinder's base,
- \( h \) is the height of the cylinder.

If you provide the values of \( r \) and \( h \), I can calculate the lateral surface area and find the closest measurement. 

Would you like to continue with the calculations? 

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1. How does the radius affect the surface area of a cylinder?
2. What is the difference between lateral surface area and total surface area of a cylinder?
3. How can the volume of a cylinder be calculated?
4. How would the lateral surface area change if the cylinder’s height doubled?
5. Why is \( \pi \) a key factor in circular measurements?

**Tip:** Knowing the formula for lateral surface area helps solve many cylinder-related problems quickly.

Sean used a cylindrical container to store his medicine. Which measurement is closest to the lateral surface area in square centimeters of the container? A. 164.9 cm² B. 277.0 cm² C. 138.5 cm² D. 191.3 cm²

Find the closest measurement to the lateral surface area of a cylindrical container. This geometry problem demonstrates the formula for calculating the lateral surface area (2πrh) of a cylinder and is suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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