The water level in a metric measuring cup is 0.75 l before the addition of 150. g of shortening. the water level after submerging the shortening is 0.92 l. determine the density of the shortening.

The volume of the shortening is equal to the volume of water displaced: 0.92L - 0.75L = 0.17L. Density = mass / volume, so the density of the shortening is 150. g / 0.17L. After simplifying units to more common ratios, we find the density of the shortening is 0.88 g/mL.