A round tank hold 550 gallons filled to the brim. Its capacity is 10 gallons for every inch in height. How high is the tank in inches, in feet. How high would you fill it get to the 170 gallon level?
550/10 = 55 inches
55/12 = 4.58 feet
170 / 10 = _______ inches
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To find the height of the tank in inches, divide the total capacity of the tank (550 gallons) by the capacity per inch (10 gallons per inch).
Height (in inches) = Total capacity / Capacity per inch
Height (in inches) = 550 / 10
Height (in inches) = 55 inches
To convert the height from inches to feet, divide the height in inches by 12.
Height (in feet) = Height (in inches) / 12
Height (in feet) = 55 / 12
Height (in feet) = 4.58 feet (rounded to two decimal places)
To find the height at the 170-gallon level, divide the desired level by the capacity per inch.
Height (in inches) = Desired level / Capacity per inch
Height (in inches) = 170 / 10
Height (in inches) = 17 inches
So, the tank would need to be filled to a height of 17 inches to reach the 170-gallon level.