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A contractor digs a hole for the basements of a new house that is 40 feet long and 10 1/2 feet deep. What is the width of the ho

le if 6,510 cubic feet of dirt are removed?
A.80 feet
B.81 1/4 feet
C.16 Feet
D.15 1/2 feet

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34kurt3 years ago

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D. 15.5

40*10.5 = 420

6510/420 = 15.5

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