Problema Solution
1gallon of water weights 8 1/3 pounds 30 gallonsof water weights x pounds.
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1 : 8 1/3 = 30 : x
1 : (8*3 + 1)/3 = 30 : x
by solving we find
x = 250 lbs
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30 gallons of water weight 250 pounds.