Question

Bill is towing a water tank and needs to know how heavy it will be when filled. If 1 gallon of water weighs 8.5 lbs., how much will the 250-gallon tank weigh? Responses 386 lbs. 386 lbs. 2,125 lbs. 2,125 lbs. 4,003 lbs. 4,003 lbs. 1,954 lbs.

Answer 1

2125 lbs

Explanation:

1 gallon = 8.5 lbs

we know 1 gallon * 250 = 250 gallons

multiply both sides by 250 to get 250 gallons on one side

250 gallons = 8.5* 250 lbs = 2125 lbs