Question

One cubic foot holds 7.48 gallons of​ water, and 1 gallon of water weighs 8.33 pounds. How much does 5 cubic feetfeet of water weigh in​ pounds? In​ tons?

Answer 1

Answer: 311.542 pounds or .155771 tons

Step-by-step explanation:

1 cubic foot = 7.48 gallons

1 gallon = 8.33 pounds

so...

1 cubic foot = 7.48 • 8.33 = 62.3084 pounds

5 cubic feet = 62.3084 • 5 = 311.542

1 ton = 2000 pounds

311.542/2000 = .155771 tons