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Problem 1.85
3 of 30
Review | Constants | Periodic Table
A 40-lb container of peat moss measures
14x 20x 30 in. A 40-lb container of topsoil has a
volume of 1.9 gal.
How many bags of the peat moss are needed to cover an area measuring 15 ft by 18 ft to a depth of 2.3 in .?
Express your answer using two significant figures.
15.4
bags
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Transcribed Image Text:<CH 1 Problem 1.85 3 of 30 Review | Constants | Periodic Table A 40-lb container of peat moss measures 14x 20x 30 in. A 40-lb container of topsoil has a volume of 1.9 gal. How many bags of the peat moss are needed to cover an area measuring 15 ft by 18 ft to a depth of 2.3 in .? Express your answer using two significant figures. 15.4 bags Submit Previous Answers Reguest Answer * Incorrect; Try Again; One attempt remaining Provide Feedback Next > 2:58 PM a ENG 9/25/2021 Chp 玉
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Given that :

Dimensions of 40-lb container of peat moss =  14 in x 20 in x 30 in.

Area to be covered = 15 ft x 15 ft

Depth to be covered = 2.3 inch

We have to calculate the number of bags of peat moss required to cover the above area.

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