document.write( "Question 878703: a cylindrical fence post has diameter 6 in and length 8 ft. The fence post is placed 2ft into the ground. Determine the exposed area of the post to be painted. Express your answer to the nearest tenth of a square foot \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #530212 by lwsshak3(11628)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! a cylindrical fence post has diameter 6 in and length 8 ft. The fence post is placed 2ft into the ground. Determine the exposed area of the post to be painted. Express your answer to the nearest tenth of a square foot. \n" ); document.write( "*** \n" ); document.write( "6 inches=(1/2) ft \n" ); document.write( "Area of end of post=πd^2/4=π(1/2)^2/4=(π/4)/4=π/16 \n" ); document.write( "surface area of post above ground=6*circumference=6π(1/2)=3π \n" ); document.write( "exposed area of the post to be painted=π/16+3π=9.6 sq ft \n" ); document.write( " |