document.write( "Question 818642: Please I need help 12th grade AP algebra, I tried several ways. Problem: A storage bin consists of a cylindrical section for storing grain, with a conical roof. The height of the roof is one-third of the total height and the radius is 10 feet. The volume of the storage bin is 1000 cubic feet. Find the height. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #492748 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A storage bin consists of a cylindrical section for storing grain, with a conical roof. \n" ); document.write( " The height of the roof is one-third of the total height and the radius is 10 feet. \n" ); document.write( "The volume of the storage bin is 1000 cubic feet. Find the height. \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Let x = the height of roof \n" ); document.write( "then \n" ); document.write( "2x = the height of the cylindrical section \n" ); document.write( "and \n" ); document.write( "3x = the total height \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Cylinder Vol + Cone vol = 1000 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Divide thru by 100 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "multiply by 3 to get rid of the fraction \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "combine like terms \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "x = \n" ); document.write( "x = 1.364 ft is the height of the roof \n" ); document.write( "3*1.364 ~4.1 ft is the height of the bin \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "This sounds kind of small, check it, \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "-------------------------------- \n" ); document.write( "Total volume 1000 so guess it's right\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |