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The density of water is 62.4 lbs/ft^3 . What mass of water in kg will a rectangular can hold if it measures 2.00 ft by 3.00 ft by 6.00 inches?



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Explanation:

Find the volume of the container in SAE units:

  2 ft  x  3 ft  x 1/2 ft =  3 ft^3

Find the weight of the water

     62.4 lbs / ft^3  * 3 ft^3 = 187.2 pounds

Convert pounds to kg

       187.2 lbs * 1 kg / 2.2046 lb = ~ 85 kg  (rounded)

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