document.write( "Question 159328: A container is in the shape of a right cicular cone. The base area is 4.8 square feet and the height is 1.5 feet. Compute the capacity of the container in gallons. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #117531 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! V=BH/3 \n" ); document.write( "V=4.8*1.5=7.2 FEET^3. \n" ); document.write( "[1 GALLON=3.7853 LITERS & 1 LITER=61.0234 IN^3] \n" ); document.write( "1 GALLON=3.7853*61.0234=230.99 IN^3 \n" ); document.write( "7.2FT^3=7.2*12^3=7.2*1728=12,441.6 IN^3 \n" ); document.write( "12,441.6/230.99=53.86 GALLONS. \n" ); document.write( " |