SOLUTION: An empty 5-gal water jug weighs 0.75lb.With 3 c of water inside,the jug weighs 2.25lb.Predict the weight of the jug with 5 c of water inside.

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Question 212057: An empty 5-gal water jug weighs 0.75lb.With 3 c of water inside,the jug weighs 2.25lb.Predict the weight of the jug with 5 c of water inside.
Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
((2.25-.75)/3)(5)+.75=3.25 lbs
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