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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-02-06

The paper cup would not roll straight. One end was 7 cm in diameter, and the other end was 5 cm in diameter. In one roll of the cup:

A. How far would the larger end roll?

B. How far would the smaller end roll?

(Round each answer to the nearest centimeter. Use 3.14 for pi.)

Asked by itsamandaaaa

Answer (2)

You need to find Circumference of each circle so the top is 7cm and the bottom is 5cm C = pi • diameter So top is 3.14 • 7 = 21.98 And bottom is 3.14 • 5 = 15.70 Need any more help?

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-24

The larger end of the paper cup rolls approximately 22 cm while the smaller end rolls approximately 16 cm when it makes one full roll.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-23