Question

a storage container for oil is in the shape of a cylinder with a diameter of 10ft and a height of 17ft. what is the volume if the storage container in cubic feet?

Answer 1

To calculate the volume, w will use the formula:

`V=\pi r^2h`

where r is the radius and h is the height

From the question,

diameter = 10

This implies that; r=d/2 = 10/2 = 5

h = 17

susbtitute the values into the formula

`V=\pi*5^2*17`
`=425\pi\text{ cubic feet}`

If we substitute the value of pie= 22/7

`V=(22)/(7)*425`
`\approx1335.71\text{ cubic f}eet`