A slab panel is 30 feet by 14 feet by 4 inches thick. About how many cubic yards of concrete are needed before waste?
Correct Answer
A) 5.19 cubic yards.
Four inches is 0.333 feet. The volume is 30 x 14 x 0.333 = 139.86 cubic feet, and 139.86 / 27 = 5.19 cubic yards.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Four inches is 0.333 feet. The volume is 30 x 14 x 0.333 = 139.86 cubic feet, and 139.86 / 27 = 5.19 cubic yards.
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