1. Amy builds a contemporary house with the dimensions illustrated below. 20 ft. B 24 ft. 8 ft. 8 ft. 32 ft. a) What is the volume of air inside this house? b) If Amy wanted to install metal siding on this structure, for the area outlined, how much would it cost? The metal siding costs $35/ft². ☐ 20 ft. 24 ft. 8 ft. 8 ft. 32 ft.

1. Amy builds a contemporary house with the dimensions illustrated below. 20 ft. B 24 ft. 8 ft. 8 ft. 32 ft. a) What is the volume of air inside this house? b) If Amy wanted to install metal siding on this structure, for the area outlined, how much would it cost? The metal siding costs $35/ft². ☐ 20 ft. 24 ft. 8 ft. 8 ft. 32 ft.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.1: Prisms, Area And Volume

Problem 19E: Given that 12 in. =1 ft, find the number of cubic inches in 1 cubic foot.

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