9. Mr. Solverson wants to spread mulch in a triangular region of his backyard that measures 10 feet by 14 feet by 21 feet. If a bag of mulch covers 15 square feet, how many bags of mulch should Mr. Solverson buy?

9. Mr. Solverson wants to spread mulch in a triangular region of his backyard that measures 10 feet by 14 feet by 21 feet. If a bag of mulch covers 15 square feet, how many bags of mulch should Mr. Solverson buy?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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

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Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.CR: Review Exercises

Problem 9CR: Tom Morrow wants to buy some fertilizer for his yard. The lot size is 140 ft by 160 ft. The outside...

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