Question

A local construction site has workers that are digging the foundation of a new building. They

can haul away 20 lbs every 3.4 minutes while working. If they work for a total of 403
minutes, how many grams of dirt have they taken away? Round to a whole number.

Answer 1

The workers can take away 1,075,280 grams of dirt in 403 minutes.

Explanation:

`(403)/(3.4)*20 = 2,370.588` pounds in 403 minutes

1 pound = 453.592 grams

2,370.588 * 453.592 = 1,075,280 grams