JAMB Mathematics 2008 Objective — Question 31

Question 31 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2008 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Find the capacity in litres of a cylindrical well of radius 1 metre and depth 14 metres

A. 44000 litresCorrect
B. 4400 litres
C. 440 litres
D. 44 litres

Explanation

Volume of a cylinder = pi r^2 h = (22/7) x 1^2 x 14 = 44m^3 = 44,000 litres (since 1 m^3 = 1000 litres).

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