SOLUTION: A inch of rainfall on an acre of land weighs x lbs. Determine weight. An acre = 43560 sq. ft. A gal. of water weighs 8.35 lbs. A cu. ft. of water weighs 62.4 lbs. Unsu

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Question 1106274: A inch of rainfall on an acre of land weighs x lbs. Determine weight.
An acre = 43560 sq. ft.
A gal. of water weighs 8.35 lbs.
A cu. ft. of water weighs 62.4 lbs.
Unsure how to solve. Non-homework.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Include in that, 12 inches is 1 foot.

You are given 1 acre covered by water;
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