Question

A right cylinder-shaped water tank is used to supply water to a reservoir. If the cylinder has a diameter of 16 feet and a height of 22 feet, what is a reasonable estimate of the maximum amount of water the tank can hold? (Use π≈3.14)

Answer 1

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Answer:

4421 cubic feet

Explanation:

The volume of a cylinder is given by ...

V = πr²h

where r is the radius (half the diameter), and h is the height.

Using your numbers, the cylinder volume is ...

V = (3.14)(8 ft)²(22 ft) ≈ 4421.12 ft³

The maximum amount of water the tank can hold is about 4421 cubic feet.