Question: A trench has a base width ( A ) of 4 3 ft , a height ( B ) of 9 ft , and the

A trench has a base width (A) of 43 ft, a height (B) of 9 ft, and the sides have a slope (C) of 3 to 1. The trench is 235 ft long and the soil has a swell of 22%. The soil from the trench excavation is to be hauled off site. Each truck has a capacity of 16 LCY. How many trucks will be required to haul off the excavated material? Round up to the nearest whole truck.

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