The Alliance Pipeline is 3017 km long. One of the longest sections is 1221.73 km long, with a diameter of 0.914 km. The pipeline doesn't always run in a straight line. If it were straightened, what is the maximum volume of oil that can fit in it? Please help!

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anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

v= pi x r^2 x h right?

anonymous · Answer

That's right. Here, instead of height we're looking at length. No difference, the cylinder is just laying on it's side. The 1221.73km is useless information. It's designed to throw you. The bottom line is, the thing is 3017km long....so what's the volume?

anonymous · Answer

Oh sorry, I meant to say they're looking for the maximum volume of oil in that section! So the 1221.73 is relevant, I think the 3017 is useless...

anonymous · Answer

Your question is very ambiguous. Please rephrase it PRECISELY as it is written.....thanks.