Question 3301 Deck General

The correct answer is C) 194.77 kips. To calculate the weight of the mud, we need to use the formula: Weight of mud = Density of mud x Volume of mud The sounding level of the mud is given as 7.75 feet, and the density of the mud is 17 lb/gallon. To convert this to kips (1 kip = 1,000 lbs), we need to multiply the volume of the mud (in cubic feet) by the density (in lb/ft³). The volume of the mud is calculated as: 7.75 feet x 1 foot x 1 foot = 7.75 cubic feet. The density of the mud is 17 lb/gallon, which is equivalent to 17 lb/7.48 ft³ = 2.27 lb/ft³. Therefore, the weight of the mud is: 7.75 ft³ x 2.27 lb/ft³ = 17.59 kips, or 194.77 kips. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately calculate the weight of the mud based on the given information.