Question: A river barge, whose base is approximately rectangular, carries a load of grain. The barge's base is 1 0 m wide by 3 0 m

A river barge, whose base is approximately rectangular, carries a load of grain. The barge's base is 10 m wide by 30 m. When unloaded, its depth of submergence is 1 m and with the load of grain it becomes 2.5 m. Determine (a) the unloaded weight of the barge and (b) the weight of the grain.

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