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A cylindrical water tank has a radius of 2.8 feet and a height of 5.6 feet

A cylindrical water tank has a radius of 2.8 feet and a height of 5.6 feet. The water tank is filled to the top. If water can be pumped out at a rate o f36 cubic feet per minute, about how long will it take to empty the water tank? A.3 hours B. 2 hours C.4 minutes D. 1 minute
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Given that water is pumped out at a rate of 36 cubic feet per minute.

So, we have to find the volume of the cylindrical tank

We know that volume of the cylinder is given as  V = πr2h

where V is volume, r is the radius and his height of the cylinder

Given that

r = 2.8 feet and h = 5.6 feet

Therefore,

Volume, V = π × 2.82 × 5.6

V = 137.93 cubic feet

Pumped out rate = 36 cubic feet per minute

Therefore, time is taken to empty the water tank

t = volume/rate

t = 137.93/36 min

t = 3.83 minutes

Hence, as per the given option, time = 4 minutes

Answer:

C. 4 minutes


answered by: octorber
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