42. A gardener digs out a space for a triangular flower bed by her front entryway. The triangular plot measures 10 ft by 12 ft by 14 ft and is 6 in. deep. How many cubic feet of potting mix will she need to fill her plot? Round to the nearest tenth of a cubic foot.

42. A gardener digs out a space for a triangular flower bed by her front entryway. The triangular plot measures 10 ft by 12 ft by 14 ft and is 6 in. deep. How many cubic feet of potting mix will she need to fill her plot? Round to the nearest tenth of a cubic foot.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons

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42. A gardener digs out a space for a triangular flower bed
by her front entryway. The triangular plot measures 10 ft
by 12 ft by 14 ft and is 6 in. deep. How many cubic feet
of potting mix will she need to fill her plot? Round to the
nearest tenth of a cubic foot.

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