SOLUTION: A contractor estimated that 30 ft3 of cement is required to make a concrete floor that measures 90 ft2. Using this estimate, find how many additional cubic feet of cement would be

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Question 801760: A contractor estimated that 30 ft3 of cement is required to make a concrete floor that measures 90 ft2. Using this estimate, find how many additional cubic feet of cement would be required to make a concrete floor that measures 450 ft2.

Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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30 ft3 of cement is required to make a concrete floor that measures 90 ft2.
30 ft^3 required for 90 ft^2
450/90 = 5
30 * 5 required for 5 * 90
150 ft^3 required for 450 ft^2
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