Answer:
Dimensions of tank:
⇒ Volume of each tank = width × length × height
= 8.75 × 8.75 × 23
= 1760.9375 in³
Given:
mass = density × volume
⇒ mass of hot coffee = 5.8 oz/in³ × 1760.9375 in³
= 10213.44 oz (nearest hundredth)
⇒ mass of cold coffee = 3.5 oz/in³ × 1760.9375 in³
= 6163.28 oz (nearest hundredth)
Convert the masses of the tanks from ounces to pounds
1 lb = 16 oz
⇒ mass of hot coffee tank = 10213.44 ÷ 16
= 638.34 lb (nearest hundredth)
⇒ mass of cold coffee tank = 6163.28 ÷ 16
= 385.21 lb (nearest hundredth)
If the table can hold a maximum of 800 lb:
hot coffee: 800 lb ÷ 638.34 lb = 1.25 (nearest hundredth)
cold coffee: 800 lb ÷ 385.21 lb = 2.08 (nearest hundredth)
Therefore, either:
can be placed on a table which can support a maximum weight of 800 lb