SOLUTION: a paint manufacturer desires a cylindrical steel drum to hold 50 gal. of roof paint. For convenience in handling, it is found necessary to limit the inside diameter to 2 1/2ft. fin

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Question 400556: a paint manufacturer desires a cylindrical steel drum to hold 50 gal. of roof paint. For convenience in handling, it is found necessary to limit the inside diameter to 2 1/2ft. find the height of the drum desired. (one gal. =231 cu. in.)
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
gal x in3/gal = in3 tank
ft x in/ft = in diameter
= volume



in
height is 1 ft 4.34 in

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