SOLUTION: A cylindrical water tank holds 26 litres when full. The water tank is 36cm tall Work out the radius of the tank to 2dp

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Question 1020804: A cylindrical water tank holds 26 litres when full.
The water tank is 36cm tall
Work out the radius of the tank to 2dp
Answer by ikleyn(52786)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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A cylindrical water tank holds 26 litres when full.
The water tank is 36cm tall
Work out the radius of the tank to 2dp
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1. 26 liters = 26000 .


2. Volume of a cylinder V = , hence, R = .

   Substituting data you have  R =  = 15.16 cm (approximately).


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