What is the approximate volume of a tree trunk if the trunk is 13 feet tall with a a circumference of 4.5 feet?

1 Answer
Sep 2, 2016

The volume of trunk is #20.94(2dp) cu.ft#

Explanation:

We know the circumference with radius #r# is #2pi*r =4.5 :. r=4.5/(2pi)=0.716 :.#The volume of trunk #V# (assuming cylindrical) of height #h# is #V=pi*r^2*h=pi*0.716^2*13=20.94(2dp) cu.ft#[Ans]