SOLUTION: A pit is 2m*1.2m*80cm was dug.The dug out earth was evenlyspread at 15cm height on a platform 12.5m long. Find the width of the platform.

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Question 839644: A pit is 2m*1.2m*80cm was dug.The dug out earth was evenlyspread at 15cm height on a platform 12.5m long. Find the width of the platform.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
Note: ALL measurements in meters:
volume of Dirt Dug = Volume of Dirt on Platform with width

= x, the width of the platform in m.
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