Water has a density of about 62.5 pounds per cubic foot. Snow has a lower density than water, but that density can vary greatly. Suppose snow that is falling and settling has a density of about 16 pounds per cubic foot. 8 inches of snow has fallen and you have to shovel a sidewalk that is 40 feet long and 5 feet wide. How much snow must you shovel?
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40*5*2/3 = 133.33 ft^3 * 16lb/ft^3 = 2133.33 lb
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