Answer:
[tex]0.19\,\,cubic\,\,feet[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
The concrete block is a rectangular prism with two cubes cut out. The cubes have a side length of 6 inches.
To find: total volume, cubic feet, of concrete needed to make this block
Solution:
Side of cube = 6 inches
Volume of cube = [tex](side)^3=6^3=216\,\,cubic\,\,inches[/tex]
So, volume of two cubes = 2(216) = 432 cubic inches
Length of rectangular prism = 12 inches
Breadth of rectangular prism = 8 inches
Height of rectangular prism = 8 inches
Volume of rectangular prism = length × breadth × height = [tex]12(8)(8)=768 \,\,cubic\,\, inches[/tex]
Total volume of concrete needed to make this block = Volume of rectangular prism - Volume of two cubes = 768 - 432 = 336 cubic inches = [tex]\frac{336}{1728} =0.19\,\,cubic\,\,feet[/tex]
( use 1 cubic inch = [tex]\frac{1}{1728} \,\,feet[/tex])
