Will the tank be able to hold the entire load?

[jim1174]

Homework Statement

2. A rail car containing 8000 lbs. of a chemical whose density is 3.5 lbs/gallon is to be unloaded into a 2500 gallon capacity tank. Will the tank be able to hold the entire load?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

volume = mass/density= 8000lb/3.5=2285.71

 

[Mark44]

Homework Statement

2. A rail car containing 8000 lbs. of a chemical whose density is 3.5 lbs/gallon is to be unloaded into a 2500 gallon capacity tank. Will the tank be able to hold the entire load?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

volume = mass/density= 8000lb/3.5=2285.71

The question is looking for an answer of yes or no.