Question 139570
A hot-water heater is in the shape of a circular cylinder. It has a height of 3 feet 9 inches and a diameter of 16 inches. How many gallons of water will the tank hold? (1 cubic foot-7.5 gallons. Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary.
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The volume of a cylinder: V = pi*r^2*h
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radius = 16/2 = 8"
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Convert 3' 9" to inches: (12*3) + 9 = 45"
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V = pi*8^2*45
V = pi*64*45
V = 9047.8 cubic inches
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Convert to cubic ft
{{{9047.8/1728}}} = 5.236 cu ft
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5.236 * 7.5 = 39.3 gal.