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A footing is 80 feet long, 2 feet wide, and 12 inches deep. How many cubic yards of concrete are required before waste?

Correct Answer

B) 5.93 cubic yards.

12 inches = 1 foot. Volume = 80 × 2 × 1 = 160 cubic feet; 160 ÷ 27 = 5.925925… cubic yards, or approximately 5.93. Waste and ordering allowances are excluded.

Answer Options
A
4.44 cubic yards.
B
5.93 cubic yards.
C
8.89 cubic yards.
D
17.78 cubic yards.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

12 inches = 1 foot. Volume = 80 × 2 × 1 = 160 cubic feet; 160 ÷ 27 = 5.925925… cubic yards, or approximately 5.93. Waste and ordering allowances are excluded.

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