Ask Question
17 December, 05:28

A cylindrical oil tank 8 ft deep holds 620 gallons when filled to capacity. How many gallons remain in the tank when the depth of oil is 3 and one half ft.

+4
Answers (2)
  1. 17 December, 05:36
    0
    271.25 gal

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Assuming the tank is oriented so that the quantity of oil is proportional to depth, the amount remaining is ...

    (3 1/2 ft) / (8 ft) * (620 gal) = 271 1/4 gal
  2. 17 December, 05:43
    0
    271.25

    Step-by-step explanation:

    8=620

    3 1/2=x

    620*7/2=8x

    2170=8x

    x=2170/8

    x=271.25
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question 👍 “A cylindrical oil tank 8 ft deep holds 620 gallons when filled to capacity. How many gallons remain in the tank when the depth of oil is 3 ...” in 📗 Mathematics if the answers seem to be not correct or there’s no answer. Try a smart search to find answers to similar questions.
Search for Other Answers