Question

A can of tuna has a shape similar to the shape of a large water tank. The can of tuna has a diameter of 3 Inches and a height of 2 inches. The water tank has a diameter of 30 yards. What is the height of the water tank in both inches and yards? 3 in CT- 2 in. Tuna 30 yd hi Water The height of the water tank in inches is in, and the height in yards is yd.

Answer 1

The ratio diameter to heigth of a can of tuna is 3 : 2

Given that the water tank has a similar shape, its ratio diameter to heigth is the same. Then:

Diameter/height = 3/2

Replacing with Diameter = 30 yards, we get:

30/height = 3/2

30*2/3 = height

20 yards = height

1 yard is equivalent to 36 inches, then 20 yards is equivalent to 20*36 = 720 inches