The altitude of the great Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt originally was 480 ft. and its square base was 764 ft. on an edge. It is said to have cost $ 10- per cubic yard and $ 3- more for each sq. yard of lateral surface (considered as planes). What was its cost?

The altitude of the great Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt originally was 480 ft. and its square base was 764 ft. on an edge. It is said to have cost $ 10- per cubic yard and $ 3- more for each sq. yard of lateral surface (considered as planes). What was its cost?

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