A silo is a composite shape of a cylinder and a pyramid. If the silo is filled completely, what is its total storage capacity if the height is 60 feet and the cone-shaped portion has a height and radius of 15 feet? (Note: The height of the silo is 60 feet which is the combined height of the pyramid and the cylinder.)How do I do this problem?
The formula for volume of a cylinder is pi x (radius squared) x height The formula for volume of a cone is pi x (radius squared) x height/3 So for the cone you have 3.14159 x (15 x 15) x 15/3 The radius of the cylinder part should also be 15, the height of the cylinder part is (60 - 15) = 45 so the volume is 3.14159 x (15 x 15) x 45 You should be able to get it from here...
