Step-by-step explanation:
To calculate the square footage of the area, we can use the formula for the area of a rectangle:
Area = Length x Width
Given:
Length = 10 feet
Width = 54 feet
Area = 10 feet x 54 feet
Area = 540 square feet
Now, to find out how many cubic yards of bark are needed to cover this area with 3 inches of bark, we can follow these steps:
First, convert the thickness of the bark from inches to feet:
3 inches = 3/12 feet
3 inches = 0.25 feet
Next, calculate the volume of bark needed in cubic feet:
Volume = Area x Thickness
Volume = 540 square feet x 0.25 feet
Volume = 135 cubic feet
Finally, convert the volume from cubic feet to cubic yards:
Since there are 27 cubic feet in a yard, we divide the volume by 27:
Number of yards = 135 cubic feet / 27 cubic feet/yard
Number of yards ≈ 5 yards
Therefore, it will take approximately 5 cubic yards of bark to cover the given area with 3 inches of bark.
