Mathematics for the Trades: A Guided Approach, Books a la Carte edition (11th Edition)
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Author: Hal Saunders
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Chapter 9.1, Problem 17DE
Practical Applications. Round to the nearest tenth unless otherwise directed.
Construction A construction worker needs to pour a rectangular slab 28 ft long, 16 ft wide, and 6 in. thick. How many cubic yards of concrete does the worker need? (Round to the nearest tenth.)
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Mathematics for the Trades: A Guided Approach, Books a la Carte edition (11th Edition)
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