A grain producer is filling a cylindrical silo 20 feet wide and 60 feet tall with wheat. Based on past experience, the producer has established a protocol for leaving the top 5% of the silo empty to allow for air circulation. Assuming the producer follows standard protocol, what is the maximum amount of wheat that should be put in the silo?
A. 5,144π ft3
B. 5,700π ft3
C. 20,577π ft3
D. 22,800π ft3
Answer:B
A grain producer is filling a cylindrical silo 20 feet wide and 60 feet tall with wheat. Based on past experience, the producer has established a protocol for leaving the top 5% of the silo empty to allow for air circulation. Assuming the producer follows standard protocol, what is the maximum amount of wheat that should be put in the silo?
A. 5,144π ft3 B. 5,700π ft3 C. 20,577π ft3 D. 22,800π ft3
Explanation: B