Question

The density of a certain material is such that it weighs 10 ounces per gallon of volume. Express this density in pounds per pint. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

Answer 1

0.08 pounds per pint.

Explanation:

Given: The density of a certain material is such that it weighs 10 ounces per gallon.

We are to express this density in pounds per pint.

1 gallon ⇒ 10 ounces

1 pound = 16 ounces

How many pounds? = 10 ounces.

Cross-multiplying gives;

`(10 * 1)/(16) = 0.625` pounds

1 gallon = 8 pints

The density in pounds per pint is;

0.625 pounds ÷ 8 pints = 0.078125 pounds per pint = 0.08 pounds per pint (answer rounded up to the nearest hundredth).