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Chapter 1, Problem 1.85

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A 40-lb container of peat moss measures 14 $\times{}$ 20 $\times{}$ 30 in. A 40-lb container of topsoil has a volume of 1.9 gal.

(a) Calculate the average densities of peat moss and topsoil in units of g/cm3. Would it be correct to say that peat moss is “lighter” than topsoil?

(b) How many bags of peat moss are needed to cover an area measuring 15.0 ft $\times{}$ 20.0 ft to a depth of 3.0 in.?

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