SOLUTION: find the volume of a single sheet of paper..
im confused because the only dimensions i know are 8.5 X 11.
thanks!!!
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Question 149662: find the volume of a single sheet of paper..
im confused because the only dimensions i know are 8.5 X 11.
thanks!!!
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
That piece of paper has a "thickness" to it.
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This web site specifies some standard thickness:
http://iconix.biz/info/paper-weights.htm
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I'll use a 20lb weight: .0038 inches
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vol = (.0038)(11)(8.5) = 0.3553 cubic inches
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