Question

"A shipping container in the shape of a right rectangular prism with a length 12.5 feet, a width of 6 feet, and a height of 10 feet. The container is completely filled with contents that weigh, on average .20 pound per cubic foot. What is the mass in pounds, of the contents of the container?

A. 1,500 pounds
B. 9,000 pounds
C. 7,500 pounds
D. 12,000 pounds"

Answer 1

The mass of the contents of the shipping container is 150 pounds.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the mass of the contents of the shipping container, we first need to calculate the volume of the container. The volume of a right rectangular prism is given by the formula: volume = length * width * height. So, in this case, the volume of the container is 12.5 feet * 6 feet * 10 feet = 750 cubic feet.

Next, we need to calculate the mass of the contents by multiplying the volume by the average weight per cubic foot. The mass = volume * weight per cubic foot. Therefore, the mass = 750 cubic feet * 0.20 pound per cubic foot = 150 pounds.

So, the mass of the contents of the container is 150 pounds.