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A site requires 2,400 cubic yards of fill material. The borrow pit material has a swell factor of 25%. How many cubic yards must be excavated from the borrow pit?

Correct Answer

D) 1,920 cubic yards

Bank measure = Loose measure ÷ (1 + swell factor). 2,400 ÷ 1.25 = 1,920 cubic yards

Answer Options
A
2,400 cubic yards
B
3,000 cubic yards
C
2,000 cubic yards
D
1,920 cubic yards

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Bank measure = Loose measure ÷ (1 + swell factor). 2,400 ÷ 1.25 = 1,920 cubic yards

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