You want to put a 3 inch thick layer of topsoil for a new 30 ft by 22 ft garden. The dirt store sells by the cubic yards. How many cubic yards will you need to order? The store only sells in increments of 1/4 cubic yards
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To find the volume, we need to multiply the length, width, and height of the garden bed. Volume = length x width x height Volume = 30 ft x 22 ft x 3 inches Show more…
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