In the movie The Italian Job, thieves steal gold bullion. One plan was to carry the ingots of gold off in suitcases. If each suitcase were 24 inches *18 inches*12 inches, approximately how much would each suitcase weigh when filled with gold? The molar mass of gold is 197 g/mol, the density of gold is 19.3 g/cm³, 1 in = 2.54 cm, and 1 kg = 2.20 lb.

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To find the weight of the suitcase filled with gold, first convert the suitcase dimensions from inches to cm: 24 in = 60.96 cm, 18 in = 45.72 cm, 12 in = 30.48 cm. Calculate the volume: 60.96 * 45.72 * 30.48 = 84,726.62 cm³. Multiply by the density of gold: 84,726.62 cm³ * 19.3 g/cm³ = 1,635,226.766 g. Convert to pounds: 1,635,226.766 g / 1000 = 1,635.227 kg, then 1,635.227 kg * 2.20 lb/kg = 3,597.499 lb, approximately 3,600 lb.

In the Movie the Italian Job, Thieves Steal Gold Bullion