Problema Solution
A family is preparing an area in their yard for playground equipment. They have marked an area that is 12 feet by 16 feet. They want to fill the area with wood chips to a depth of 4 inches. Find the volume of wood chips required in cubic feet.
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1 ft = 12 in
1 in = 1/12 ft
4 in = 4/12 ft = 1/3 ft
The volume of the wood chips required is:
V = 12*16*(1/3)
V = 64 ft^3