SOLUTION: How many cubic feet of cement are in a rectangular cement slab that is 3 inlches thick 8.5 inches long and 12 feet wide?

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Question 341471: How many cubic feet of cement are in a rectangular cement slab that is 3 inlches thick 8.5 inches long and 12 feet wide?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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How many cubic feet of cement are in a rectangular cement slab that is 3 inlches thick 8.5 inches long and 12 feet wide?
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12 feet = 144 inches
Vol = 3*8.5*144 cubic inches = 3672
1 cubic foot = 1728 cubic inches (12^3)
Vol = 3672/1728 cubic feet
Vol = 2.125 cubic ft

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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3/12 * 8.5/12 * 12 = 306/144 = 2.125 cu.ft.
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Ed