Final answer:
Using the density of balsa wood as a proxy for that of basswood, the mass of the dragster body made of basswood would be 22.5 g, which is not listed as an option. The closest given answer is (b) 15.0 g, but the actual density of basswood should be verified for an accurate calculation.
Step-by-step explanation:
To calculate the mass of the same dragster body with a volume of 150 cm3 made of basswood, we need to use the density of basswood. The problem states that the density of balsa wood is 0.15 g/cm3, and basswood is a type of balsa. Therefore, we can use the formula mass (m) = density (D) × volume (V) to find the mass. Using the given density of balsa which is similar to basswood:
m = D × V
m = 0.15 g/cm3 × 150 cm3
m = 22.5 g
This result is not one of the options provided, which indicates there might be a mistake in the options or our assumption regarding the density of basswood. However, based on the density provided, the closest answer among the options would be (b) 15.0 g but please verify the density specific for basswood as it is typically different from the density of balsa wood.