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A tank in the shape of a hemisphere has a diameter of 10 feet. If the liquid that fills the tank has

a density of 58.2 pounds per cubic foot, what is the total weight of the liquid in the tank, to the
nearest full pound?

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Step-by-step explanation: To solve this problem, we need to use the formula for the volume of a sphere, which is (4/3)πr^3, where r is the radius of the sphere. Since the tank is shaped like a hemisphere, its radius is half of the diameter, so r = 5 feet. Therefore, the volume of the tank is (4/3)π(5)^3 = 208.3 cubic feet. Next, we need to convert the density from pounds per cubic foot to pounds per gallon, since gasoline is typically sold and measured in gallons. One cubic foot is equal to 0.0283168 gallons. So, the density of the liquid in pounds per gallon is 58.2 x 0.0283168 = 1.

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