Question

The diameter of a wooden barrel is 46 in. The barrel is 25 in. high. Samuel is going to fill the wooden barrel with gallons of vinegar.

About how many gallons of vinegar can Samuel fit into one barrel?
Use = 3.14. (1 gal = 231 in.³)
Hint: Use the formula sheet to determine the formula(s) needed to solve the problem.
D
160
180
3,696
41,527
GED-MATH-P-2-07

Answer 1

180gal

Explanation:

formula to find the volume of cylinder--> V=πr²h (V=volume,r=radius,h=height)

diameter is given as 46in. radius=46/2=23in

V=3.14*23*23*25

41615.5 in³.

1gal=231 in³

V in gal=41615.5 in³ / 231 in³/gal.

180.05 gal

V ≈180gal