Question

4.5 finding composite perimeter and area
you work as the distribution manager for a company that processes maple products. you ship syrup in 55 - gallon cylindrical drums. each has a radius of 12 inches. the drums need to be shipped on pallets that measure 48 inches long and 72 inches wide. how many drums can fit on each pallet?
drums can fit on each pallet.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate drum diameter

The diameter $d$ of a drum is $d = 2r$, where $r = 12$ inches. So $d=2\times12 = 24$ inches.

Step2: Calculate number of drums along length

The length of the pallet is 48 inches. The number of drums that can fit along the length $n_{l}=\frac{48}{24}=2$.

Step3: Calculate number of drums along width

The width of the pallet is 72 inches. The number of drums that can fit along the width $n_{w}=\frac{72}{24}=3$.

Step4: Calculate total number of drums

The total number of drums that can fit on the pallet $N=n_{l}\times n_{w}=2\times3 = 6$.

Answer:

6