SOLUTION: Tanks are long lasting and are available in various sizes. Holding capacity ranges from as small as 3m diameter ×1.5m high (10000 litres) up to 12m diameter × 2.2m high(? Litres)

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Question 1207213: Tanks are long lasting and are available in various sizes. Holding capacity ranges from as small as 3m diameter ×1.5m high (10000 litres) up to 12m diameter × 2.2m high(? Litres)
1. Determine the circumference of the small tank
2. Prove by means of calculation that the smaller tank has a capacity of 10000 or more litres

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1)
Simple formula diameter, radius, circumference
Find it and use it.

(2)
Volume for the capacity, ;
and know that 1 cubic meter is 1000 liters.
You can do the conversion and computation.

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