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Traci's queen-size waterbed is 7 ft long. 5 ft wide, and 8 in. thick. a Find the bed's volume to the nearest cubic foot. b If 1 cu ft of water weighs 62.4 Ib, what is the weight of the water in Traci's bed to the nearest pound? (Figure can't copy)

Name: Problem 7, Chapter 12: Geometry for Enjoyment and Challenge
Uploaded: 2021-05-18T19:20:46-08:00
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Channel: Erika Bustos
Description: Traci's queen-size waterbed is 7 ft long. 5 ft wide, and 8 in. thick. a Find the bed's volume to the nearest cubic foot. b If 1 cu ft of water weighs 62.4 Ib, what is the weight of the water in Traci's bed to the nearest pound? (Figure can't copy)

   Traci's queen-size waterbed is 7 ft long. 5 ft wide, and 8 in. thick.
a Find the bed's volume to the nearest cubic foot.
b If 1 cu ft of water weighs 62.4 Ib, what is the weight of the water in Traci's bed to the nearest pound?
(Figure can't copy)

Geometry for Enjoyment and Challenge

Richard Rhoad,… 1st Edition

Chapter 12, Problem 7

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Solved by Expert Erika Bustos

05/18/2021

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The volume of a rectangular prism is given by the formula length x width x height. In this case, the length is 7 ft, the width is 5 ft, and the height is 8 in. However, since the length and width are given in feet, we need to convert the height from inches to Show more…

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Traci's queen-size waterbed is 7 ft long. 5 ft wide, and 8 in. thick. a Find the bed's volume to the nearest cubic foot. b If 1 cu ft of water weighs 62.4 Ib, what is the weight of the water in Traci's bed to the nearest pound? (Figure can't copy)

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Key Concepts

Weight Calculation from Volume

This concept involves using the density of a material (weight per unit volume) to determine its overall weight. By multiplying the volume of the material by its density, one can find the total weight, linking geometrical measurements with physical properties.

Unit Conversion

Unit conversion ensures that all measurements are expressed in the same unit before performing calculations. This is crucial when dimensions are provided in different units, such as converting inches to feet, to maintain consistency and accuracy during computations.

Volume Calculation

This concept involves computing the volume of a three-dimensional space by multiplying its length, width, and height. In geometry, this is typically applied to prisms or rectangular solids, and it helps in finding how much space an object occupies.

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