A propane cylinder has a 51⁄2-inch radius and is 12 inches high. If 1 gallon isequivalent to 231 cu in, how many gallons of propane will the tank hold?(Note: Propane is usually measured by weight, but whatever the weight, whatvolume does this cylinder have?)

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A propane cylinder has a 51⁄2-inch radius and is 12 inches high. If 1 gallon is
equivalent to 231 cu in, how many gallons of propane will the tank hold?
(Note: Propane is usually measured by weight, but whatever the weight, what
volume does this cylinder have?)

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