Question

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?

213.75
236.84
256.50
284.21

Answer 1

1.5 ft x 1ft x150ft =225 cubic feet


225ft x $0.95=$213.75