Question

Where do I start? I think I am dividing...

The weight of water is 62 1/2 lb per cubic foot. Water that weighs 275 lb will fill how many cubic feet?

Water that weighs 275 lb will fill ________ cubic feet.

Answer 1

yes divide ---> 275/62.5

Answer 2

Now write a fraction that represents cu ft per lb or lb per cu ft depending on what you want to cancel out. You want cu ft, so you need to cancel out lb.

Answer 3

I got 4 27/62... Is that correct?