A construction worker needs to pour a rectangular slab 20 ft long, 18 ft wide, and 8 in. thick. How many cubic yards of concrete does the worker need? (Assume that the construction worker cannot buy a fraction of a cubic yard of concrete.

A construction worker needs to pour a rectangular slab 20 ft long, 18 ft wide, and 8 in. thick. How many cubic yards of concrete does the worker need? (Assume that the construction worker cannot buy a fraction of a cubic yard of concrete.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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