SOLUTION: You want to put a 2" thick layer of topsoil for a new 20'x30' garden. The dirt store sells by the cubic yards. How many cubic yards will you need to order?

Question 1108404: You want to put a 2" thick layer of topsoil for a new 20'x30' garden. The dirt store sells by the cubic yards. How many cubic yards will you need to order?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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..., put a 2 INCHES thick layer of topsoil for a new 20 FEET x30 FEET garden. The dirt store sells by the cubic yards.
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12 inches is 1 foot;
3 feet is 1 yard.
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