Austin D.

asked • 01/30/17

I have 30,000 ft of rail. Which is roughly 7 miles. I need to know how many tons are in this when 3ft of rail is equal to 130 pounds

30,000ft of rail is roughly 7 miles
3ft of rail is equal to 130pounds 
how many tons is there 

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Mark M. answered • 01/30/17

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3 ft = 130 lbs
30000 ft = 1300000 lbs        motultipl by 10,000
30000 ft = 650 T                 divide by 2,000
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Austin D.

Thank you! I did the work myself and got the same answer I just wanted to make sure I was correct!
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Mark M.

You are welcome!
Become confident with yourself by verifying the validity of each step you do.
You can do it. 
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