Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning.The container was big enough to hold a barrel of water, but it wasn't big enough to hold a barrel of petroleum.

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Answer 1

Makes sense. A barrel of liquid and a barrel of petroleum are two distinct measures of volume. A barrel of liquid, such as water, is 31 gallons, but a barrel of petroleum is 42 gallons. If the container were 31-41 gallons, it could hold a barrel of water but not a barrel of petroleum. (Explanations will vary.)