SOLUTION: Evaluate the following. Be sure to use the proper units. 5 lb/ft X 3 ft Can someone please help me with this problem? I do not even no where to start.

Question 106406: Evaluate the following. Be sure to use the proper units.
5 lb/ft X 3 ft
Can someone please help me with this problem? I do not even no where to start.
Answer by ptaylor(2198) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

THIS COULD BE THE PROBLEM:
"A metal pipe weighs 5 lb per ft(lb/ft). How much does a three-foot length of the pipe weigh?"
5 lb/ft*3 ft=15 lb-------------notice that the "ft" in the numerator and the "ft" in the denominator cancels leaving only "lbs".

Hope this helps----ptaylor
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