A grain silo has the shape of a right circular cylinder surmounted by a hemisphere. If the silo is to have a volume of 520π ft3, determine the radius and height of the silo that requires the least amount of material to build. (Hint: The volume of the silo is   and the surface area (including the floor) is π(3r2 + 2rh). Round your answers to one decimal place.)

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A grain silo has the shape of a right circular cylinder surmounted by a hemisphere. If the silo is to have a volume of 520π ft3, determine the radius and height of the silo that requires the least amount of material to build. (Hint: The volume of the silo is 

 and the surface area (including the floor) is π(3r2 + 2rh). Round your answers to one decimal place.)

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