A water tank, open at the top, consists of a right circular cylinder and a right circular cone, as shown. If the altitude of the cylinder is three times its radius, and the altitude of the cone is two times the same radius, find the altitude of the cylinder (1 gal=231 cu. in.).

A water tank, open at the top, consists of a right circular cylinder and a right circular cone, as shown. If the altitude of the cylinder is three times its radius, and the altitude of the cone is two times the same radius, find the altitude of the cylinder (1 gal=231 cu. in.).

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 47E

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A water tank, open at the top, consists of a right circular cylinder
and a right circular cone, as shown. If the altitude of the cylinder is
three times its radius, and the altitude of the cone is two times the
same radius, find the altitude of the cylinder (1 gal=231 cu. in.).
O 9.856 ft.
9.656 ft.
9.756 ft.
O 9.956 ft.

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