Dovina31 May 2005

Could you have solved this math question, which appeared in The Ladies Diary? No diagram was given, and all you have is a book of logarithms, a log-trig book, paper and a pencil.

“A circular vessel, whose top and bottom diameters are 70 and 92, and perpendicular depth 60 inches, is so elevated on side that the other becomes perpendicular to the horizon; required what quantity of liquor, ale measure, will just cover the bottom when in that position.”