As a result of Superstorm Sandy in 2012, many basements on Long Island were flooded. If a basement was flooded to a height of 5 feet, how much work was required to pump it out of a basement whose area is 1000 square feet and whose height is 10 feet? (The ceiling of the basement is street level.)

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As a result of Superstorm Sandy in 2012, many basements
on Long Island were flooded. If a basement was flooded to a height of 5
feet, how much work was required to pump it out of a basement whose
area is 1000 square feet and whose height is 10 feet? (The ceiling of the
basement is street level.)
Transcribed Image Text:As a result of Superstorm Sandy in 2012, many basements on Long Island were flooded. If a basement was flooded to a height of 5 feet, how much work was required to pump it out of a basement whose area is 1000 square feet and whose height is 10 feet? (The ceiling of the basement is street level.)
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