SOLUTION: The railroad cut shown in the figure has sides inclined at 45° to the horizontal. The base of the cut is a horizontal rectangle, and the ends are vertical. The depth of the cut at

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Question 1181781: The railroad cut shown in the figure has sides inclined at 45° to the horizontal. The base of the cut is a horizontal rectangle, and the ends are vertical. The depth of the cut at each of the points A, B, C, D is indicated in the figure. Find the cost of making the cut at $1 per cubic yard.
A=11,10'
B=10',10'
C=8',10'
D=9',10'

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