Professor Wilkerson measured the composition of gases in a sample. The sample contained 2.4 liters of oxygen, 181.38 liters of nitrogen, and 3.71 liters of carbon dioxide. What was the total volume of Professor Wilkerson's sample?

Answer 1

To find the total volume of Professor Wilkerson's sample, we add up the volumes of each gas.

Total volume = oxygen volume + nitrogen volume + carbon dioxide volume
Total volume = 2.4 L + 181.38 L + 3.71 L
Total volume = 187.49 L

Therefore, the total volume of Professor Wilkerson's sample is 187.49 liters.