Solve. -The Volume of Wood in a Tree Varies Jointly as as the Height

question 101

Multiple Choice

Solve.
-The volume of wood in a tree varies jointly as the height of the tree and the square of the distance around the tree trunk. If the volume of wood is 15.84 cubic feet when the height is 22 feet and the distance around the trunk
Is 3 feet, what is the volume of wood obtained from a tree that is 36 feet tall having a measurement of 4 feet
Around the trunk?

• A)38.08 cubic feet
• B)46.08 cubic feet
• C)55.08 cubic feet
• D)50.08 cubic feet

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