In Example 2, we showed how to find the volume and mass of

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In Example 2, we showed how to find the volume and mass of water in a fish tank. Exercise 72 demonstrates how much more complicated solving a similar problem is in the U.S. customary system. Fish Tank A rectangular fish tank is 1 yd long by 1.5 ft high by 15 in. wide. a) Determine the volume of water in the fish tank in cubic feet. b) Determine the weight of the water in pounds. One cubic foot of water weighs about 62.5 lb. c) If 1 gal of water weighs about 8.3 lb, how many gallons will the tank hold?

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