A Grain Silo Consists of a Cylindrical Main Section with Hemispherical

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Essay

A grain silo consists of a cylindrical main section with hemispherical roof. If the total volume of the silo (including the part inside the roof section) is $28,000$ ft $3$ , and the total height of the silo up to the top of the roof is $55$ ft, what is the approximate radius of the silo?

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Definitions:

Supply Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of the good that suppliers are willing to produce and sell.

Y Axis

The vertical line in a graph or chart that typically represents the dependent variable.

Equilibrium Price

The point where the volume of goods being offered equals the volume of goods being sought in terms of price.

Demand

The amount of a product or service that buyers are ready and capable of buying at different price levels over a specific time.