<PRE><B>Question 1188055</B>
i believe this is a straight ratio.


the ratio is:


2 feet 3 inches divided by 1.5 pounds of water = 720 feet / x pounds of water.


2 feet 3 inches is equal to 2 + 3/12 = 2.25 feet.


the ratio becomes 2.25 / 1.5 = 720 / x


cross multiply to get:


2.25 * x = 1.5 * 720


solve for x to get:


x = 1.5 * 720 / 2.25 = 480 pounds.


there are 2000 pounds to a ton, so the displacement is 480 / 2000 = .24 tons.


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