conversion problem 1 bfg needs to purchase a new tank to hold electroplating solutions. the...

Conversion Problem 1BFG needs to purchase a new tank to

hold electroplating solutions. The rectangular tank must hold 2.1 metric

tons of solution. This solution has a density of 1.9 kg CuSO4/L at 20oC. The

tank must have a height of 1.6 yards and a width of 41 inches.

What is the length of the tank?

Conversion Problem 2

The instructions on a package of fertilizer tell you to apply it at the rate of 62 g/m2. The fertilizer has a cost of $4.58 per kilogram. If you are applying the fertilizer to 2.5 ha (1 ha = 10,000 m2) of ground, how much will the fertilizer cost?

Round your answer to the nearest penny.

Conversion Problem 3

An automobile can travel 38 km on 4.0 L of gasoline. If the automobile is driven 75% of the days in a year (assume each

year contains 365 days), and the average distance traveled each day is 86 miles, how many liters of gasoline

will be consumed in one year?

Final Problem (20 pts)

Solve the following problem using your conversion sheet and your calculator. Show all formulas and equalities used, all work, and an explanation for each step. Five points will be given for meeting each of these requirements, as well as five points for correctly solving the problem.

One roll of Scotch tape has 66 m of tape on it. If an average of 5.0 cm of tape is needed each time the tape is used, how many uses can you get from a case of tape containing 24 rolls?

Initial Problem (20 pts)

Solve the following problem using your conversion sheet and your calculator. Show all formulas and equalities used, all work, and an explanation for each step. Five points will be given for meeting each of these requirements, as well as five points for correctly solving the problem.

A rectangular packing crate measures .40 m x .40 m x .25 m in size. If the crate is filled with boxes of cookies that each measure 22.0 cm x 12.0 cm x 5.0 cm. How many boxes of cookies will fit into the crate?