Question on: JAMB Mathematics - 2024

A cylindrical tank has a capacity of 3080m3. What is the depth of the tank if the diameter of its base is 14m? Take π = 22/7.

A
23m
B
25m
C
20m
D
22m
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Correct Option: C

Volume of a cylinder:

\[ V = \pi r^2 h \]

Given:

  • V = 3080 m³
  • Diameter = 14 m → r = 7 m
  • π = \(\frac{22}{7}\)

Substitute:

\[ 3080 = \frac{22}{7} \times 49 \times h \]
\[ 3080 = 154h \]
\[ h = \frac{3080}{154} = 20 \]

Depth = 20 m

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