SOLUTION: I need to know how many paperclips are in a jar with a capacity of 6.5L, whereby an individual paperclip is 2 inches in length and 0.5 inches in width
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Question 668043: I need to know how many paperclips are in a jar with a capacity of 6.5L, whereby an individual paperclip is 2 inches in length and 0.5 inches in width
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6.5 liters is a volume.
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To find the volume of each clip, you need to add the wire thickness to L & W.
Don't expect to be able to get an accurate or exact number. To do that, use a weighing scale.
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