Question 7016 of 229 · California Water Distribution Operator Exam
A well with an 8-inch casing has 120 feet of water standing in it. About how many gallons of water are in the casing?
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Correct answer to question 7016
- B: 313 gallons
Explanation
Volume = 0.785 x 0.667^2 x 120 x 7.48 = 313 gallons. The diameter must be in feet, and the radius is not used in the 0.785 formula.
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