Asked by Void<3

The distance of the wick to the edge of a cylindrical candle is 2 1/4
inches, and the volume of wax used in the candle is approximately 159 in.3
. Assuming the wick is located in the center of the candle, find the height of the candle to the nearest whole number.(1 point)
The candle’s height is approximately
inches.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Radius r = 2 1/4 = 9/4 in. Volume V = πr^2h, so
h = V / (πr^2) = 159 / [π(9/4)^2] ≈ 159 / 15.9043 ≈ 9.99 in.

Rounded to the nearest whole number: 10 inches.