document.write( "Question 988651: A large grain silo is to be constructed in the shape of a circular cylinder with a hemisphere attached to the top (see the figure). The diameter of the silo is to be 30 feet, but the height is yet to be determined. Find the height h of the silo that will result in a capacity of 13,500π ft3.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "I got 50 as the height by 13500π= (1/2(4/3*15^3))+((15^2)h) and solving for h. however i was told the answer is 65
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Your arithmetic is correct, but remember that is the height of the cylindrical portion of the silo. The hemispherical portion, having a radius of 15 feet, extends 15 feet higher than the top of the cylinder part. 50 plus 15 is 65.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it\r
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