Question

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A mason's assistant's rate of pay is $0.95 per cubic foot of earth moved. He digs a trench 1.5 ft. wide by 1 ft. deep by 150 ft. in length. What is his pay for this job?

Answer 1

1.5ft * 1ft * 150ft = 225ft^3

225 * $0.95 = $213.75 pay for the job