Cylindrical tank equation help
A cylindrical tank has been buried underground in a horizontal position. The length of the tank is 30 feet, and the diameter of the tank is 16 feet. The volume of the liquid in the tank is calculated by measuring the depth of the liquid in inches with a long stick. Write a general formula for the volume of the cylinder (answer in cubic feet) in terms of d, the depth of the liquid.
Sample Depths and Volumes
Depth (in.)Volume (cu. ft.)
9 in. 102.449 ft3
15 in. 218.291 ft3
51 in. 1284.211 ft3
60 in. 1610.429 ft3
96 in. 3015.929 ft3
117 in. 3849.181 ft3
132 in. 4421.429 ft3
141 in. 4747.647 ft3
164 in. 5487.221 ft3
192 in. 6031.858 ft3