EBK THINKING LIKE AN ENGINEER
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Author: OHLAND
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Chapter 7.5, Problem 8CC
Comprehension Check 7-8
A hogshead is a unit of volume describing a large barrel of liquid. Convert 10 hogsheads into units of cubic feet [ft3]. Conversion factor: 1 hogshead = 63 gallons [gal].
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