A large crane used at a construction site has a
253 foot reel of cable. A 3-foot section of
cable weighs 2 pounds. What is the weight of
the cable on the reel? Write your answer as a
fraction.

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Answer:

168.67 lbs

Step-by-step explanation:

given that a 3 foot section of cable weights 2 lbs, i.e

3 feet ---> weighs 2 lbs

1 foot (i.e unit weight) -----> weighs 2/3 lbs

253 feet ------> weighs (2/3) x 253 = 168.67 lbs

Answer: 168.67

Explanation: