A garden has an area of 24 yd2. It is covered in topsoil that is 3 in deep. What is the volume of topsoil used, in yd3?
To find the volume of topsoil used, first, we need to convert the depth of the topsoil from inches to yards.
Since there are 36 inches in a yard, the depth of the topsoil in yards is 3 in / 36 = 0.0833 yd.
Now, we can calculate the volume of topsoil used:
Volume = Area x Depth
Volume = 24 yd2 x 0.0833 yd
Volume ≈ 2 yd3
Therefore, the volume of topsoil used in the garden is approximately 2 yd3.