Which container size is equal in volume to 60 gallons of fuel?

Which container size is equal in volume to 60 gallons of fuel?

• A. 7.5 cubic feet
• B. 8.5 cubic feet
• C. 9.0 cubic feet
• D. 8.0 cubic feet

Answer: (D)

Converting cubic feet to gallons is the key. One cubic foot holds about 7.4805 gallons. To find the cubic feet that equal 60 gallons, divide: 60 ÷ 7.4805 ≈ 8.02 cubic feet. That means about 8.0 cubic feet is the equivalent volume for 60 gallons. The other sizes would hold noticeably different amounts when converted: 7.5 cu ft ≈ 56 gallons, 8.5 cu ft ≈ 63 gallons, and 9.0 cu ft ≈ 67 gallons, so they don’t match 60 gallons as closely.

Converting cubic feet to gallons is the key. One cubic foot holds about 7.4805 gallons. To find the cubic feet that equal 60 gallons, divide: 60 ÷ 7.4805 ≈ 8.02 cubic feet. That means about 8.0 cubic feet is the equivalent volume for 60 gallons. The other sizes would hold noticeably different amounts when converted: 7.5 cu ft ≈ 56 gallons, 8.5 cu ft ≈ 63 gallons, and 9.0 cu ft ≈ 67 gallons, so they don’t match 60 gallons as closely.