Asked by thomas

Use this rule to find the number of feet of lumber in a log:"Take 4 inches off the diameter of the log, multiply the remainder ( in inches ) by one half ot itself, then by the length of the log in feet, and divide the product by 8." According to this rule, the number of feet of lumber in a log 12 feet long and 36 inches in diameter is

a. 96
b. 288
c. 360
d. 368
e. 768

please answer and explain
Answered by Steve
just express the words in symbols:

(36-4) * (36-4)/2 * 12 / 8 = 768
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