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document.write( "r=2 ft<BR>\n" );
document.write( "h=8 ft<BR>\n" );
document.write( "surface area of tank=area of the two ends + area of cylindrical surface<BR>\n" );
document.write( "area of two ends=2*&#960;r^2=2*&#960;2^2=8&#960;<BR>\n" );
document.write( "area of cylindrical part of tank=circumference*height=2&#960;r*8=32&#960;<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Total area to be painted=8&#960;+32&#960;=40&#960; sq ft<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Cans of paint needed =40&#960;/350=.35  </SPAN>\n" );
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