Solve the Problem $22 \mathrm { ft }$ High And $14 \mathrm { ft }$

question 217

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A vertical right circular cylindrical tank measures $22 \mathrm { ft }$ high and $14 \mathrm { ft }$ in diameter. It is full of oil weighing $60 \mathrm { lb } / \mathrm { ft } ^ { 3 }$ . How long will it take a (1/2) -horsepower (hp) motor (work output $275 \mathrm { ft } \cdot \mathrm { lb } / \mathrm { sec }$ ) to pump the oil to the level of the top of the tank? Give your answer to the nearest minute.

• A) 43 min
• B) 135 min
• C) 271 min
• D) 8128 min

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