A cross section of a concrete cistern is shown in the figure. How many cubic yards of concrete are needed to build the cistern?
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Determine the dimensions of the cistern: From the figure, we can see that the cistern has a rectangular base with dimensions of 10 feet by 20 feet. The height of the cistern is given as 12 feet. Show more…
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