The vol. of a cyl. is given by V = pi*r^2*h, where r is the radius and h is the height. If the circumf. of the base of the container is 15.5 in, then the radius is
15.5 in
r = ------------ = 2.468 in.
2*pi
Then the vol. of this cyl. is V = pi*r^2*h = pi * (2.468 in)^2 * (8 in). Complete the arithmetric and you'll then have your answer.