Gasoline is mixed with 1 ft3 of kerosene so that the volume

Gasoline is mixed with 1 ft3 of kerosene so that the volume of the mixture in the tank becomes 25 ft Figure 1) Part A Determine the specific weight of the mixture at standard temperature and pressure.l Express your answer using three significant figures. vec Figure 1 of 1> lb/ft Submit Previous Answers Request Answer

Solution

Density of kerosene = 50 lb/ft3

Densiy of Gasoline = 47 lb/ft3

mass of kerosene = 50lb

mass of Gasoline = 47*24=1128lb

total mass=1128+50=1178lb

volume=25ft3

specifi weight=mass/volume=1178/25=47.12 lb/ft3