Question

you want to put a 6 inch thick layer of topsoil for a new 22ft by 25ft 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

Answer 1

Answer:

6 inches = 1/2 foot = 0.5 feet

The volume needed is V= 0.5 * 17 * 23 = 195.5 cubic feet

1 cubic yard = 3*3*3 cubic feet = 27 cubic feet

195.5 / 27 = 7.2407 cubic yards