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A wall is built of large blocks that are 1 foot by 1 foot by 1 foot,and each weigh 100 pounds. The volume of the wall is 240 cubic feet. What is the weight of the wall?
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A wall is built of large blocks that are 1 foot by 1 foot by 1 foot,and each weigh 100 pounds. The volume of the wall is 240 cubic feet. What is the weight of the wall?

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if 1 cubic feet=100 pounds then, 240 cubic feet=x pounds

1=100
240=x

cross multiply; x=24000 so x=24000
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