The diagram below represents a solid cube of side 6 cm from which a cylinder of diameter 2.8 cm has been removed.

The diagram below represents a solid cube of side 6 cm from which a cylinder of diameter 2.8 cm has been removed.

What is the volume of the remaining solid in cm³?

A. 36.96
B. 68.16
C. 179.04
D. 216.0

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The correct answer is [C]

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Wilfykil answered the question on July 30, 2019 at 09:17

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