Answer:
Explanation:
Let's call the weight of each container "w". We can set up two equations based on the information given:
Equation 1: 3w = 70.8 (the weight of 3 containers holding 9 gallons)
Equation 2: 5w = 118.0 (the weight of 5 containers holding 15 gallons)
To solve for "w", we can first solve Equation 1 for "w":
3w = 70.8
w = 70.8/3
w = 23.6
Now we can substitute this value of "w" into Equation 2 and solve for the total weight of 5 containers:
5w = 118.0
5(23.6) = 118.0
So each container weighs 23.6 pounds.