Question

The diameter of a water tower tank is 14ft , and its height is17ft . What is the volume of water that can be stored in the tank?
(Use the value 3.14for Pi , and round your answer to the nearest cubic foot. Be sure to include the correct unit in your answer.)

Answer 1

Do you know the formula for the volume of a cylinder?

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

I was hoping you'd tell me that formula, rather than just saying "yes" :)

Answer 4

the formula is pi r squared h

Answer 5

3.14*r^2*h

Answer 6

OK, well done, you've inserted the value for pi. Can you also insert the value for h?

Answer 7

that would be 17

Answer 8

Great! And what do you think "r" is?

Answer 9

49

Answer 10

That's r^2, right?

Answer 11

oh the answer would be 2616

Answer 12

dont forget units! 2616 what?

Answer 13

oh 2616ft^3

Answer 14

yep!

Answer 15

Well done!

Answer 16

yay thankyou

Answer 17

you're welcome! :D

Answer 18

you're welcome :)