Sure! Let's determine the weight of 12.2 gallons of milk, given that milk weighs 8.605 pounds per gallon.
1. Identify the weight of milk per gallon:
The weight of milk is given as 8.605 pounds per gallon.
2. Determine the amount of milk in gallons:
The amount of milk is given as 12.2 gallons.
3. Set up the calculation:
To find the total weight, we use the formula:
[tex]\[
\text{Total weight} = \text{Weight per gallon} \times \text{Number of gallons}
\][/tex]
4. Substitute the known values into the formula:
[tex]\[
\text{Total weight} = 8.605 \text{ pounds/gallon} \times 12.2 \text{ gallons}
\][/tex]
5. Perform the multiplication:
Multiplying 8.605 pounds per gallon by 12.2 gallons yields:
[tex]\[
\text{Total weight} = 104.981 \text{ pounds}
\][/tex]
Therefore, 12.2 gallons of milk weigh 104.981 pounds.
