The volume of the cylinder (282.74 in.³) is less than the volume of the square prism (360 in.³). Then the correct option is C.
A rectangular prism is a closed solid that has two parallel rectangular bases connected by a rectangle surface.
A cylinder is a closed solid that has two parallel circular bases connected by a curved surface.
A square prism has a height of 12 inches and a base with an area of 30 square inches.
A cylinder is inscribed inside the prism.
The volume of the square prism will be
[tex]V_{square} =Base[/tex] [tex]area*Height[/tex]
[tex]V_{square}=30*12[/tex]
[tex]V_{square} =360[/tex] [tex]in^3[/tex]
The volume of the cylinder will be
[tex]V_{cylinder}=\pi r^2h[/tex]
The radius of the base circle of the cylinder will be
[tex]r=\frac{\sqrt[]{30}}{2}[/tex]
[tex]r=2.7386[/tex]
Then volume will be
[tex]V_{cylinder}=\pi *(2.7368)^2*12[/tex]
[tex]V_{cylinder}=282.74[/tex] [tex]in^3[/tex]
The volume of the cylinder (282.74 in.³) is less than the volume of the square prism (360 in.³). Then the correct option is C.
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