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A drum has a diameter of 26 inches and is 15 inches deep. Find the volume of this drum.

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Answer: 7964.97 in³

Explanation:

A drum is a cylinder. Therefore, we will have to calculate the volume of a cylinder which will be:

Volume = πr²h

where π = 3.142

r = Diameter/ 2 = 26/2 = 13

h = 15

Volume = πr²h

= 3.142 × 13² × 15

= 3.142 × 169 × 15

= 7964.97 in³

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