Question

. If a silo measures 20 ft in diameter and is 52 ft tall, what is the volume of grain (in cubic feet) it can hold ? (round tothe nearest whole number)

Answer 1

We need to find the volume fo the silo. The silo has a form of a cylinder. The volume of a cylinder is given by:

`\begin{gathered} V=\pi r^2h \\ where: \\ r=radius=(20)/(2)=10ft \\ h=height=52ft \end{gathered}`

Therefore:

`\begin{gathered} V=\pi(10^2)(52) \\ V\approx16336ft^3 \end{gathered}`

Answer:

16336 ft³