A cube shaped pool is half full of water. If the water is 36 inches deep, how much would the
water in the pool weigh if the pool were filled to the brim? (1 cubic foot weighs 56 pounds) Choose the correct option.
A) 22,096 pounds of water
B) 12,096 pounds of water
C) 52,096 pounds of water
D) 42,096 pounds of water
E) 35,096 pounds of water
36 ÷ 3 = 3 ft.   2 x 3 = 6 ft. to brim, so cube is 6 ft. on a side   6 x 6 x 6 = 216 cu. ft. volume   216 x 56 = 12,096 pounds of water   correct answer 12,096 pounds of water
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A cube shaped pool is half full of water. If the water is 36 inches deep, how much would the
water in the pool weigh if the pool were filled to the brim? (1 cubic foot weighs 56 pounds)