Problema Solution
How many gallons of water will a container hold if the diameter of the bottom is 16 inches,that of its top is 24 inches and the depth of the containerbeing 9 inches? the container is in the form of a frustum o a cone. (1 gal=231 cubic inches)
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Volume=pie*h/3*(R^2+r^2+r*r)
Volume=pie*9/3*(242+162+16*24)
Volume =pie*9/3*(576+256+384)
Volume =pie*3*(1216)
Volume=11454.72 cubic inches
Now It can hold 11454.72/231
49.6 gallon of water....