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OpenStudy (anonymous):

a 3-inch-diameter hole is drilled 6inches deep into the center and normal to the top face of a brass cube 8 inches on a side. the hole is filled with lead. if the brass weighs 525lb./ft^3. and the elad weighs 705lb./ft^3 . find the total mass of the two metals.

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Any ideas?

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

@shanalin Are you still there?

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

I am willing to work WITH you, but I will not just give you the answer.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay but what should i do?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@skullpatrol are you still there?

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Step 1 Read the problem carefully. Decide what unknown numbers are asked for and what facts are known. Making a sketch may help.

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

find the total mass of the two metals.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes that's the question when i solved it i obtain the volume of the hole and the cube

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the answer in that is 160m but i want to understand the process

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

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OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Label the diagram please :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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