Power Shovel & Pythagorean

If a power shovel and operator can excavate 39 cubic yards per hour at an hourly rate of $25.00, what will be the approximate total cost for excavation of an area measuring 120′ – 0″ x 70′ – 0″ x 8′ – 0″? Select the closest answer.

A. $1,595.44
B. $641.00
C. $2,488.89
D. $6,720.00

Answer A
120 x 70 x 8 /27 = 2488.89 / 39 = 63.8 x $25 = 1,595.44

If the outside dimensions of a building are 124′ – 6″ x 142′ – 0″, the diagonal distance from corner to corner of the building should be___________ Select the closest answer.

A. 188′ – 0″
B. 188′ – 4″
C. 188′ – 6″
D. 188′ – 10″

Answer D – Pythagorean

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