Draw a Picture #9

DP #10

Hints and answers

A straight concrete sidewalk is to be 3 feet wide, 60 feet long, and 3 inches thick. How many cubic yards of concrete must a contractor order for the sidewalk if concrete must be ordered in a whole number of yards?


A diagram is called for, as well as some care in dealing with the various units of length in the problem. There are inches, feet, and cubic yards! To solve the problem correctly, pick a system of units and stick with it!

As always, be sure to explain the work you did to arrive at your answers!