SOLUTION: 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.
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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 Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
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.
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You buy cement is cubic yards.
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Your Problem:
5 ft = (5/3) yds
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63 ft = (63/3) = 21 yds
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3 inches = (1/4)ft = (1/12) yds
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Total volume = (5/3)(21)(1/12) = 105/36 = 2.92 cubic yds
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Get at least 3 cubic yds.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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