Here are the answers to today’s practice problem.1. If a pump tank has the following dimensions — 42 inches by 60 inches by 58 inches deep — what are the gallons per inch? What is the volume of the tank?
For gallons per inch, we need to determine the volume in cubic feet of a 1-foot depth in the tank. Divide by 12 to get the volume for an inch of depth, and then multiply by 7.5 gallons per cubic foot to come up with the gallons per inch.Remember: You first have to convert the measurements in inches to feet.So: 42 inches ÷
