14. Two cylindrical cans of beef stew sell for the same price. One can has a radius of 4 inches and height of 4 inches. The other has a radius of 3 inches and a height of 8 inches. Which can contains more stew and is, therefore, a better buy? A. The can with the radius of 4 inches is the better buy. B. They are both equally good buys. C. The can with the radius of 3 inches is the better buy. D. There is not enough information to determine which is the better buy.

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14. Two cylindrical cans of beef stew sell for the same price. One can has a radius of 4 inches and height of 4 inches. The other has a radius of 3 inches and a height of 8 inches. Which can contains more stew and is, therefore, a better buy?

A. The can with the radius of 4 inches is the better buy.

B. They are both equally good buys.

C. The can with the radius of 3 inches is the better buy.

D. There is not enough information to determine which is the better buy.

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