SOLUTION: How many pounds of rock will you need to fill an area 25 ft by 35 ft to a depth of 2 in. if the rock weighs 1050 lb/cu yd?

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Question 1090007: How many pounds of rock will you need to fill an area 25 ft by 35 ft to a depth of 2 in. if the rock weighs 1050 lb/cu yd?


Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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153000 pounds





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computation goes to 153125

Answer by ikleyn(52800) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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For your info: 

    Most of Harmony Sand & Gravel's products will weight approximately 2,840 pounds per cubic yard or about 1.42 tons per cubic yard. 
    For estimating purposes, most Contractor's consider the yield to be 3,000 pounds per cubic yard or 1.5 tons per cubic yard.


From http://harmonysandgravel.com/material-weights


So your input data is far from reality.