Concrete Sections for the New Building Have the Dimensions (In

question 4

Multiple Choice

Concrete sections for the new building have the dimensions (in meters) and shape as shown in the figure (the picture is not necessarily drawn to scale) . One cubic meter of concrete weighs 4320 pounds. Find the weight of the section. Round your answer to the nearest pound.

• A) 268,492 pounds
• B) 263,654 pounds
• C) 216,267 pounds
• D) 242,187 pounds
• E) 251,865 pounds

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