document.write( "Question 159141: A paint manufacturer desires a cylindrical steel drum to hold 50 gallons of roof paint.For convenience in handling,it is found necessary to limit the inside diameter of 2 and one-half feet.Find the height of the drum desired. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #117273 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 50 gal=50/7.48=6.68 ft^3 \n" ); document.write( "6.68=h*area \n" ); document.write( "6.68=h*pir^2 \n" ); document.write( "6.68=h*3.14(2.5/2)^2 \n" ); document.write( "6.68=h*3.14(1.25)^2 \n" ); document.write( "6.68=h*3.14*1.5625 \n" ); document.write( "6.68=h*4.906 \n" ); document.write( "h=6.68/4.906 \n" ); document.write( "h=1.36 feet tall for the drum.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |