SOLUTION: A triangular flower bed has two sides of length 3m and the angle between them is 30degrees. Find: 1. the area of the bed (2.25cm - this is fine, I need help on next part) find th

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Question 844936: A triangular flower bed has two sides of length 3m and the angle between them is 30degrees. Find:
1. the area of the bed (2.25cm - this is fine, I need help on next part)
find the amount of top soil in m3 which would be needed to cover the bed evenly to a depth of 15cm.
many thanks

Answer by KMST(5328)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Knowing the length of two sides and the measure of the angle between them,
a)
If and ,

b) The volume of top soil needed is the volume of a triangular prism with
and



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