Question

In cold climate areas, trucks are used to disperse salt on the roads in order to de-ice the roads, making them safe for travel. In some cases, cone -shaped sheds store the salt during the off-season, or until the roads need to be de-iced. A small salt storage shed sits 6 feet above the ground and has a diameter of 40 feet. To the nearest cubic foot, what is the maximum capacity of a small salt storage shed? Use 3.14 for . In your final answer, include all of your calculations. (PLEASE I NEED YOUR CALCULATIONS TOO)

Answer 1

We'll use the volume of a cone to answer this one. The formula is:
$V=\frac{1}{3} \pi r^2h$

We are given h=6, d=40 so r=20. Substituting into the formula:
$V=\frac{1}{3}(3.14)(20)^2(6)=2512 ft^3$