Question

Please help with the question attached. I really need help! Thanks!

Answer 1

To solve this question you would first multiply all the dimensions of the pillar together. That would be:

2.5 x 2.5 x 12 = 75 square feet

Then you take the weight of the pillar and divide it by the amount of square feet:

12,000 / 75 = 160 pounds per square foot.