How much does a 2,500 lb skid pan weigh when loaded with 400 pieces of steel, where each piece is 2 ft wide, 3 ft long, and 3/4 inch thick?

To determine the total weight of the loaded skid pan, you first need to calculate the weight of the 400 pieces of steel, and then add the weight of the skid pan itself.

Each piece of steel has dimensions of 2 ft wide, 3 ft long, and 3/4 inch thick. To find the volume of one piece of steel, convert the thickness to feet:

• 3/4 inch = 0.75 inch / 12 inches per foot = 0.0625 ft.

Now, calculate the volume of one piece of steel: Volume = Width × Length × Thickness = 2 ft × 3 ft × 0.0625 ft = 0.375 cubic feet.

Next, multiply the volume of one piece by the number of pieces to get the total volume: Total Volume = Volume of one piece × Number of pieces = 0.375 cubic feet × 400 pieces = 150 cubic feet.

To find the weight of the steel, you need to know the density of steel. The average density of steel is about 490 lb/cubic foot. Now, calculate the total weight of the steel: Weight of steel = Total Volume × Density = 150 cubic