The data shows volume and height of 4 right circular tanks P, Q, R and S. The given data also depicts time taken to fill or empty the tank by inlet pipe A, B and outlet pipe C.
1. Ratio between time taken by pipe B and that by pipe C is different because pipes were used by the operator in different ways for different tanks.
2. Radius of tank S is 10.5 m.
| Tank | Volume | Height | Time taken by pipe A to fill tank (in hours) | Ratio of time taken by pipe B to fill and pipe C to empty the tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 38808 | 28 | 10 | 2: 3 |
| Q | -------- | 10 | 12 | 3: 2 |
| R | 5390 | 35 | 18 | 1: 3 |
| S | 19250 | -------- | --------- | 2: 5 |
Another tank Z has its height as 20% more than that of tank R and radius as 20% more than that of tank P. What is the sum of curved surface area of tank P and Z together (approximately)?
Correct Answer :
10296 m3
Solution :
The correct option/answer is 10296 m3 (Note: The unit in the options is written as m3, which represents volume, but the question asks for the sum of the curved surface areas, which should conceptually be in square meters m2. We will proceed to calculate the curved surface area in square meters to match the numeric value of the option).
Let's break down the solution step-by-step.
Step 1: Understand the dimensions of Tank P
Tank P is a right circular cylinder.
Given for Tank P:
Volume () = 38808 m3
Height () = 28 m
The volume of a cylinder is given by the formula:
Let be the radius of Tank P. Substituting the values:
Simplifying the equation:
Step 2: Calculate the curved surface area (CSA) of Tank P
The curved surface area of a cylinder is given by:
Step 3: Determine the dimensions of Tank Z
Tank Z has:
- Height () as 20% more than that of Tank R.
- Radius () as 20% more than that of Tank P.
From the table, height of Tank R () = 35 m.
Thus, the height of Tank Z:
The radius of Tank Z:
Step 4: Calculate the curved surface area (CSA) of Tank Z
Using the curved surface area formula:
Step 5: Calculate the sum of the curved surface areas
Sum of curved surface areas of Tank P and Z:
Using or standard rounding approximations close to the given options, we find:
If we calculate with high precision:
Taking the closest option among the given values:
- 9375 m3
- 11548 m3
- 8935 m3
- 7365 m3
- 10296 m3
The closest value to 10348.8 m2 is 10296 m3.
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