Question 349746
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By "round container," I presume you mean a right circular cylinder -- the shape of a canned tuna can, but somewhat larger.


The volume of a cylinder is given by the area of the base, i.e. *[tex \Large \pi r^2], times the height.  Remember that the radius is one-half of the diameter.  Divide the volume in cubic inches by 231 to get US liquid gallons, or by 268.8 to get US dry gallons (1/8 of a Winchester bushel) or by 277.4 to get Imperial gallons.


John
*[tex \LARGE e^{i\pi} + 1 = 0]
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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