Question

Its dimensions are 4 ft by 9.5 ft by 13 ft. If the container is entirely full and, on average, its contents weigh 0.05 pounds per cubic foot, find the total weight of the contents. Round your answer to the nearest pound if necessary.

Answer 1

The total weight of the contents is 24 pounds.

Explanation:

The volume of the container is given by:

V = l × w × h = 4 ft × 9.5 ft × 13 ft = 494 ft³

The weight of the contents is given by:

W = ρ × V = 0.05 lb/ft³ × 494 ft³ ≈ 24 lb

Rounding to the nearest pound, we get a total weight of 24 pounds.