4. A milldam of earth, with plane sloping sides of rectangular bases, 10 m. by 5 m. at the top and 20 m. by 10 m. Find the cubic contains if its altitude is 6 m.

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4. A milldam of earth, with plane sloping sides of rectangular bases, 10 m. by
5 m. at the top and 20 m. by 10 m. Find the cubic contains if its altitude is 6
m.
Transcribed Image Text:4. A milldam of earth, with plane sloping sides of rectangular bases, 10 m. by 5 m. at the top and 20 m. by 10 m. Find the cubic contains if its altitude is 6 m.
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