document.write( "Question 847986: A cylindrical gasoline tank 18 feet long has a radius of 60 inches. The tank is positioned horizontally to the ground. Find the number of GALLONS of gasoline in the tank if it is filled to a depth of 16 inches.\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #510804 by rothauserc(4718)\"\" \"About 
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there are 231 cubic inches in a gallon
\n" ); document.write( "volume of tank filled to 16 inches is
\n" ); document.write( "(1/2) * pi * 16^2 * 18 * 12 = 86858.75 cubic inches
\n" ); document.write( "86858.75 / 231 = 376.01 gallons
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