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A 40-1b container of peat moss measures 14 X 20 X 30 in. A 40-lb container of topsoil ha...

A 40-1b container of peat moss measures 14 X 20 X 30 in. A 40-lb container of topsoil has a volume of 1.9 gal. (a) Calculate the average densities of peat moss and top-soil in units of g/cm3. Would it be correct to say that peat moss is "lighter" than topsoil? Explain. (b) How many bags of the peat moss are needed to cover an area measuring 10. ft by 20. ft to a depth of 2.0 in.?

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