A grain silo is approximately 75% full. A 55 lb sack of grain measures 2.5 cubic feet. 16 ft 16 ft 12 ft What is the best estimate of the number of bags of grain that can be filled using all the e the silo? 1206 bags a. b. 1608 bags C. 3867 bags d. 5668 bags

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2 A grain silo is approximately 75% full. A 55 lb sack of grain measures 2.5 cubic feet.
16ft
16 ft
12 ft
What is the best estimate of the number of bags of grain that can be filled using all the gr
the silo?
1206 bags
b. 1608 bags
C. 3867 bags
d. 5668 bags
a.
Transcribed Image Text:2 A grain silo is approximately 75% full. A 55 lb sack of grain measures 2.5 cubic feet. 16ft 16 ft 12 ft What is the best estimate of the number of bags of grain that can be filled using all the gr the silo? 1206 bags b. 1608 bags C. 3867 bags d. 5668 bags a.
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