A grain silo that stores com can pack at a density of 18 pounds per cubic foot. The silo is shaped like a cylinder along with a hemisphere of the same radius on top of the cylinder as shown. (a) Determine the volume of the silo to the nearest cubic foot. 5 ft (b) How many tons of corn can the silo hold if there are 3,000 pounds per ton. Round to the nearest tenth of a ton.

A grain silo that stores com can pack at a density of 18 pounds per cubic foot. The silo is shaped like a cylinder along with a hemisphere of the same radius on top of the cylinder as shown. (a) Determine the volume of the silo to the nearest cubic foot. 5 ft (b) How many tons of corn can the silo hold if there are 3,000 pounds per ton. Round to the nearest tenth of a ton.

Elementary Geometry for College Students

6th Edition

ISBN:9781285195698

Author:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Publisher:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.3: Cylinders And Cones

Problem 46E

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