document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1112418>Question 1112418</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A wood block, 10 in x 6.0 in x 2.0 in, \"weighs\" 3 lb 10 oz. What is the density of the wood?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #727437 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=Theo><B>Theo(13342)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=Theo><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=Theo><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=727437\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> the wood block measures 10 by 6 by 2 inches.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "that would make the volume 10 * 6 * 2 = 120 cubic inches.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "the block weighs 3 pounds 10 ounces.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "the density is the mass divided by the volume.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "3 pounds 10 ounces is equivalent to 16 * 3 + 10 = 58 ounces.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "3 pounds 10 ounces is also equivalent to 3 + 10/16 = 3.625 pounds.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "the density in pounds per cubic inch would be 3.625 / 120 = .03002083333 pounds per cubic inch.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "the density in ounces per cubic inch would be 58/120 = .4833333333 ounces per cubic inch.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "the density figures are equivalent.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "take the density figure in pounds and multiply it by 16 and you will get the density figure in ounces.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "take the density figure in ounces and divide it by 16 and you will get the density figure in pounds.\r<BR>\n" );
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