Question

If x is measured in yards and your boss wants a 2" thickness of mulch, how many cubic yards should he order?

Answer 1

0.8585 cubic yards

Explanation:

inches-->yeards 2/36 in

15.453*2/36 = 0.8585 (tried volume formula)

I figured if the derivative represented the area then x^2*x = x^3 so that would represent the volume of mulch needed.

Answer 2

1000. Then 1000 divided by 324 = 3.08 cubic yards.

Explanation: