A piece of high-density Styrofoam measuring 24.0 cm by

Chapter 1, Problem 84

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A piece of high-density Styrofoam measuring 24.0 cm by 36.0 cm by 5.0 cm floats when placed in a tub of water. When a 1.5 kg book is placed on top of the Styrofoam, the Styrofoam partially sinks, as illustrated in the diagram below. Assuming that the density of water is 1.00 g/mL, what is the density of Styrofoam?

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