Question

Using calculations show that the height of the barrel of oil is 96.82cm

Answer 1

Explanation:

V = πr²h

h = V/(πr²)

V = 42 gal

42 gal x 3.7854 l/gal = 158.987 l

158.987 l = 158,987 ml = 158,987 cm³

r = 18/2 = 9 in

9 in x 2.54 cm/in = 22.86 cm

h = (158987 cm³) / π(22.86 cm)² ≈ 96.82 cm

depending on how you round, the more precise answer is 96.8285 ≈ 96.83