This environmental math teaser tests your ability to develop the revered "8.34" conversion factor. You will need a calculator, pencil, and possibly paper and an eraser to calculate the answers. Additionally, you will need a table of conversion factors which convert lbs to grams, etc. It will likely require 10 minutes of undisturbed time to complete this exercise. Good luck and challenge your friends to take the same teaser test.
To convert MGD and mg/l to lb/d, you use the factor 8.34. But, can you generate the factor on your own?
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Hint:
Simply convert million gallons to liter or vice versa so that the units cancel, and then convert milligrams to pounds.