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Selected Response Item for Grade 8

Standard 3.0 Knowledge of Measurement

Topic C. Applications in Measurement

Indicator 1. Estimate and apply measurement formulas

Objective c. Estimate and determine the volume of a cylinder

Assessment limit: Use cylinders, given the formula, and whole number dimensions (0-10,000)

The dimensions of a cylindrical apple juice can are shown.

The given formula can be used to determine the volume (V) of a cylinder.

V = Bh = area of base × height



What is the approximate volume of the can? Use 3.14 for π.

  1. 113 cubic inches
  2. 339 cubic inches
  3. 1,064 cubic inches
  4. 1,356 cubic inches

Correct Answer
B. 339 cubic inches
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