Question 7004 of 229 · California Water Distribution Operator Exam
A cylindrical storage tank is 30 feet in diameter and holds water 20 feet deep. About how many gallons does it hold?
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Correct answer to question 7004
- D: 105,692 gallons
Explanation
Volume = 0.785 x 30^2 x 20 x 7.48 = 105,692 gallons. Using the radius (15 ft) in the formula for the diameter cuts the answer to a quarter, and leaving out 7.48 gives cubic feet.
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