SOLUTION: Construction: Dirt must be excavated for the foundation of a building 30 yards by 15 yards to a depth of 3 yards. How many trips will it take to haul the dirt away if a truck with

Question 108272: Construction: Dirt must be excavated for the foundation of a building 30 yards by 15 yards to a depth of 3 yards. How many trips will it take to haul the dirt away if a truck with a capacity of 3 cu ft is used?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Dirt must be excavated for the foundation of a building 30 yards by 15 yards to a depth of 3 yards. How many trips will it take to haul the dirt away if a truck with a capacity of 3 cu ft is used?
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[30*15*3 cu yrds]/[1 cu yrd] = 1350 truck loads
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Stan H.]
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