A cylindrical container is filling up with water. The container is 18 ft tall with a diameter of 4.5 ft. How much water will fit in the container if it is filled to the brim?

\(286.13 \mathrm{ft}^{3}\)

Explanation

To compute for the volume of the cylindrical tank, use the formula:
Volume = Area of a circle x Height of the cylinder
\(=\pi(\text { diameter })^{2} / 4 \times \text { height }=\pi(\text { diameter })^{2}(\text { height }) / 4\)
\(= 3.14{(4.5)^2} \times 18/4 = 3.14 (4.5)(4.5)(4.5)\)
Volume = 286.13 cubic feet

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