Question

A storage locker measures 8 feet wide, 12 feet deep, and 9 feet high. The monthly rental price for the locker is $3.60 per cubic yard. How much does is cost to rent the locker each month? Complete the explanation to show your answer.

Answer 1

The cost is $115.20

Explanation:

The locker is 8ft by 12ft by 9ft.

The volume is:

V = 8 × 12 × 9

V = 864 cubic feet

But the price is given by cubic yards so we need to find that first. (we have cubic feet)

A cubic yard is

1yd × 1yd × 1yd

And a yard is 3 feet, so that is the same as:

3ft × 3ft × 3ft

= 27cubic feet

Divide:

864/27

= 32

The locker is 32 cubic yards.

The price is $3.60 per cubic yard. Multiply.

32 × 3.60

= 115.2

The cost of the locker will be $115.20.