document.write( "Question 1210263: A water gallon weighs 5 kg when it is filled with water. When the gallon is half empty, it weighs 2.6 kg. How much does the gallon weigh when it is empty? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #851766 by ikleyn(52781)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "In the formulation of this problem the word/(the term) \" gallon \" is used by MISTAKE.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The correct formulation of the problem should use the term \" a container \" instead of \" gallon \".\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "For your information and education: one gallon of water weights 3.875 kilograms.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Math problem, when formulated correctly, should not create trouble/disturbance in the mind of a reader.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |