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...built to hold exactly 220 gal. The height of the tank is 6 ft. What is the diameter in inches ? 52. A man wishes to put a water tank in his attic. The...of the water. How many gallons will the tank hold ? 54. An importer pays $975.50 at the customhouse, the rate being 16f % ad valorem. What was the amount...

...height of the tank is 6 ft. What is the diameter in inches ? 52. A man wishes to put a water tank in lds attic. The tank is 28 in. long, 24 in. wide, and allows...of the water. How many gallons will the tank hold ? 54. An importer pays $975.50 at the customhouse, the rate being 16f % ad valorem. What was the amount...

...If ice is 0.92 as heavy as an equal volume of water, find the weight of the crop of ice in tons. 61. A man wishes to put a water tank in his attic. The...of the water. How many gallons will the tank hold? 62. Find the duty on an importation of $4866 at an ad valorem rate of 8| ( /i. 63. In estimating the...

...If ice is 0.92 as heavy as an equal volume of water, find the weight of the crop of ice in tons. 86. A man wishes to put a water tank in his attic. The...of the water. How many gallons will the tank hold ? 87. If I| barrels of lime are required for plastering 50 sq. yd., how many barrels would be required...