SOLUTION: A contractor estimated that 30 ft^3 of cement is required to make a concrete floor that measures 90 ft^2. Using this estimate, find how many additional cubic feet of cement would b

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Question 1055122: A contractor estimated that 30 ft^3 of cement is required to make a concrete floor that measures 90 ft^2. Using this estimate, find how many additional cubic feet of cement would be required to make a concrete floor that measures 870 ft^2.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+90+=+k%2A30+
+k+=+3+
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Let +x+ = cubic ft of cement needed
+870+=+k%2Ax+
+870+=+3x+
+x+=+290+
+290+-+30+=+260+
260 additional ft3 of cement are needed