Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A right circular cylinder of radius 7 cm7\,\text{cm} and height 9 cm9\,\text{cm} is melted and cast into a cube of equal volume. a. (i) Determine the length of an edge of the cube (correct to one decimal place). b. (ii) Taking π=227\pi=\dfrac{22}{7}, calculate the percentage increase in total surface area when the cylinder is converted into the cube. (Give your answer correct to one decimal place.)

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