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A fill area needs 840 compacted cubic yards. If shrinkage from loose to compacted volume is 15 percent, what loose volume is needed?

Correct Answer

C) 988 cy

Compacted volume is 85% of loose volume, so loose volume is 840 / 0.85 = 988 cy.

Answer Options
A
889 cy
B
1,086 cy
C
988 cy
D
714 cy

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Compacted volume is 85% of loose volume, so loose volume is 840 / 0.85 = 988 cy.

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