SOLUTION: How many gallons of liquid are in a container measuring, 6inches wide x 1 inch deep x 72 inches long?

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Question 633739: How many gallons of liquid are in a container measuring, 6inches wide x 1 inch deep x 72 inches long?
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Multiply 1/2 foot times 1/12 foot times 6 feet to get the volume in cubic feet. Then multiply the volume in cubic feet times roughly 7.5 gallons per cubic foot. You should come up with something slightly less than 2 gallons.

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