Question

A hemispherical tank is filled with water and has a diameter of 20 feet. If water

weighs 62.4 pounds per cubic foot, what is the total weight of the water in a full tank,
to the nearest pound?

Answer 1

62.0 pounds

Explanation:

1. Look at the number carefully.

2. Higher than halfway or is halfway round up.

3. Lower than halfway round down.

4. Compare the number after the decimal point.