a.
To determine the volume of the planter.
a.
Answer to Problem 29PPS
614.53 cubic inches
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula used:
Volume of a frustum
where
Calculation:
The planter represents the shape of a frustum.
So volume of the planter
Now putting the values,
On solving,
This situation is helpful because it will help the person to buy the amount of soil for the planter.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the volume of the planter is 614.23 cubic inches.
b.
To find the number of planters could be filled with one bag of potting soil.
b.
Answer to Problem 29PPS
0.11
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A planter with volume 614.23 cubic inches.
Volume of 1 potting soil bag is 3 cubic foot.
Formula used:
1 cubic foot
Calculation:
Volume of 1 bag of potting soil
Now number of planters could be filled with one bag of potting soil
Conclusion:
Therefore, 0.11 planters could be filled with one bag of potting soil.
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