SOLUTION: A grain silo has a cylindrical shape. Its diameter is 16 ft, and its height is 46ft. What is the volume of grain that can be stored in the silo? (Use the value for , and roun

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Question 566576: A grain silo has a cylindrical shape. Its diameter is 16 ft, and its height is 46ft. What is the volume of grain that can be stored in the silo?
(Use the value for , and round your answer to the nearest cubic foot. Be sure to include the correct unit in your answer.)

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A grain silo has a cylindrical shape.
Its diameter is 16 ft, and its height is 46ft.
What is the volume of grain that can be stored in the silo?
;
radius of silo will be 8 ft
Vol of cylinder: V+=+pi%2Ar%5E2%2Ah
therefore:
V+=+pi%2A8%5E2%2A46
V = 9248.85 ~ 9,249 cu/ft