Answer :
Final answer:
The weight of the tank is calculated by multiplying the weight per foot of height (20 lbs/ft) by the total height of the tank (15 ft), which equals 300 pounds.
Therefore, the correct answer is 300 pounds.
Explanation:
To determine the weight of the tank, we need to multiply the weight per foot of height by the total height of the tank. Given that the tank weighs 20 pounds per foot of height, and the height of the tank is 15 feet, the calculation is straightforward.
The total weight of the tank is:
- Weight per foot of height: 20 lbs/ft
- Total height of tank: 15 ft
- Total weight = weight per foot of height times total height
Total weight = 20 lbs/ft times 15 ft = 300 lbs
So, the correct answer is that the weight of the tank itself is 300 pounds, which is not one of the options provided in the question (A. 63,424 lbs B. 42,241 lbs C. 16,151 lbs D. 10,605 lbs). It appears there may be a misunderstanding or a misprint in the options given.
