SOLUTION: An empty 5-gal water jug weighs 0.75 lb. with 3 c of water inside, the jug weighs 2.25 lb. predict the weight of the jug with 5 c of water inside
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Question 321130: An empty 5-gal water jug weighs 0.75 lb. with 3 c of water inside, the jug weighs 2.25 lb. predict the weight of the jug with 5 c of water inside
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.75+3C=2.25
3C=2/25-.75
3C=1.5
C=1.5/3
C=.5 LBS.
.75+5*.5=.75+2.25=3 LBS. FOR THE JUG WITH 5 C OF WATER.
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