Answer to Question #143041 in General Chemistry for Kymani helleby

Question

THIS IS A CONVERSION FACTORS QUESTION

Camp nirvana sent a warning message over the CB radio. The glass skulls are patrolling the roadways and only allowing free passage with a payment of 100 kg glass. The latest report stated there will be a possible run in every 400 miles. Your team has some solid 30 lb glass blocks to use as bribe “money”. For a trip of 2695 miles, how many blocks should you take on your trip to ensure you have enough glass?

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Answer 1

no. of bribes needed = $\frac{2695}{400} = 6.74 = 7 bribes$

1 bribe = 100kg = 100(2.21 Ib) = 221Ib

$\therefore$ Amount per bribe = 221Ib per bribe

Amount of glass used for bribe = 221Ib per bribe × 7bribes = 1547 Ib

1glass block = 30 Ib

x glass blocks = 1547Ib

x = $\frac{1547}{30}$ = 51.6 glass blocks

$\therefore$ you should take about 52 glass blocks with you on your trip to ensure that you have enough glass.