Question

A swimming pool is circular with a 20-ft diameter. The depth is constant along east-west lines and increases linearly from 1 ft at the south end to 6 ft at the north end. Find the volume of water in the pool. (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)

Answer 1

1100 ft³

Explanation:

Use the formula for the volume of a cylinder. For height, use the average of the minimum and maximum depths.

V = πr²h

r = d/2 = 20 ft/2 = 10 ft

h = (1 ft + 6 ft)/2 = 3.5 ft

V = π(10 ft)²(3.5 ft)

V = 1100 ft³