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The weight of water is 62 1/2 per cubic feet. Water that weighs 325 lbs will fill how many cubic feet

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Water that weighs 325 lbs will fill 5.2 cubic feet.Step-by-step explanation:This is a simple question of cross multiplicationDATA:1. The weight of water for 1 cubic feet is 62.52. The weight of water for 'X' cubic feet is 325 3. To find x, form an equation:Cubic feet : Weight of water      1           :         62.5      X           :         3254. Cross multiplyX x 62.5 = 1 x 32562.5X = 3255. Make X the subjectX = [tex]\frac{325}{62.5}[/tex]6. Solve to find XX = 5.2 cubic feetTherefore, water that weighs 325 lbs will fill 5.2 cubic feet.Key words: ConversionLearn more about conversions at