Math Problem Statement

Tessa has a plan for a set of stairs made of concrete, as shown. Each stair is the same width and taller than the previous one by the same amount. What is the volume of concrete needed for the set of stairs?

Solution

It looks like the image contains a math problem related to calculating the volume of concrete needed for a set of stairs. The stairs have the same width and height for each step, with the steps increasing in height progressively.

To calculate the volume of concrete, we need to understand the dimensions and how they relate to the shape of the stairs. Based on the provided information:

  • Each stair is likely modeled as a rectangular prism.
  • The dimensions of each stair are provided as 1.2 meters wide (possibly the width of each stair), and each step is 1.8 meters high.

To find the volume of concrete for the set of stairs, we'll calculate the volume of each step and then sum these volumes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Volume Calculation
Rectangular Prism

Formulas

Volume of Rectangular Prism = length × width × height

Theorems

Volume of a stepped structure
Summing volumes of individual steps

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8