Volume of rectangle wall with opening

Question

A wall is constructed out of concrete, with an opening in the middle. The length of the wall is 1.2 times the height and width is one quarter the walls height. The height and length of the opening are 1/3 of the measures for H and L.

a) make an equation representing the total volume

b)determine the amount of concrete needed for the height of the opening to be 2 feet

c) what is the H,L and W if you order a load of 1500ft^3

Answer 1

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