document.write( "Question 353461: What is 5 feet wide by 63 feet long by 3 inches deep in liquid volume. We are planning to lay a sidewalk and are having a little difficulty trying to sum up how much cement to buy. Thank you for your time. Raquel \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #252553 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! What is 5 feet wide by 63 feet long by 3 inches deep in liquid volume. We are planning to lay a sidewalk and are having a little difficulty trying to sum up how much cement to buy. \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "You buy cement is cubic yards. \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "Your Problem: \n" ); document.write( "5 ft = (5/3) yds \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "63 ft = (63/3) = 21 yds \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "3 inches = (1/4)ft = (1/12) yds \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "Total volume = (5/3)(21)(1/12) = 105/36 = 2.92 cubic yds \n" ); document.write( "============================ \n" ); document.write( "Get at least 3 cubic yds. \n" ); document.write( "============================ \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |