SOLUTION: One foot of one-eighth inch copper wire weights four ounces. What is the weight of five-eighths miles of this tubing? Note: one mile=5,280 feet.

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Question 454016: One foot of one-eighth inch copper wire weights four ounces. What is the weight of five-eighths miles of this tubing? Note: one mile=5,280 feet.
Found 2 solutions by rfer, MathLover1:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/4=3168/x
x=12672 oz
x=792 lbs

Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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%285%2F8%29miles+=%285%2F8%295280+feet=3300feet.............
the weight of five-eighths miles of this tubing is: 3300%2A4ounces=13200ounces