Question

the flooring of the house of Mr. perez has an area of 640 ft^2 and it is a foot below road level. he wants it raised a foot above road level to avoid floor. how much filling materials is needed?

Answer 1

HInt: Multiply the the given area by 2 to find the cubic volume in feet

Answer 2

@simonbane, you there?

Answer 3

yes.

Answer 4

Are you going to solve it or not?

Answer 5

1280?

Answer 6

1280 ft^3

Answer 7

that's it?

Answer 8

Yep

Answer 9

why should we multiply it in 2?

Answer 10

Because he's he wants to be 2 feet higher than where he already is. Filling it 1 ft would put him back at ground level. Filling another foot would get him 1 ft above ground level.

640ft^3 + 640ft^3 = 1280ft^3

Answer 11

If you don't get it, then draw a picture.

Answer 12

ahh. i get it :) thanks :)

Answer 13

Where's my medal?

Answer 14

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