Chapter Five
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Multiple-Choice Items - Grade 12

Image of three right circular cylinders. In the first, the radius equals 4, height equals 6, and volume equals w. In the second, radius equals 3, height equals 8, and volume equals x. In the third, radius equals 2, height equals 12, and volume equals y.

A. y equals w equals x

B. y is less than x, which is less than w

C. y is less than w, which is less than x

D. w is less than y, which is less than x

E. w is less than x, which is less than y


The correct answer is B.


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