The dimensions of a field are 20 m by 10 m. A pit 8 m long, 5 m wide and 2 m deep is dug in one corner of the field and the earth removed has been evenly spread over the remaining area of the field. What will be the rise in the height of field as a result of this operation ?
Choose the correct choice from the following choices:
A) 1 m
B) 2 m
C) 0.5 m
D) 0.75 m
E) 1.5 m
The volume of the earth removed is 8*5*2= 
<gadget id="calculator">8*5*2</gadget>
<output>80</output>
80 m^3.   The remaining area of the field is   20*10 - 8*5= 
<gadget id="calculator">  20*10 - 8*5</gadget>
<output>160</output>
160 m^2.   80 m^3 of the earth evenly spread over the area of 160 m^2 will rise the height by (height)= (volume)/(area) = 80/160= 
<gadget id="calculator">80/160</gadget>
<output>1/2 = around 0.5</output>
0.5 m.   Answer: 0.5 m
<result>C</result>
The dimensions of a field are 20 m by 10 m. A pit 8 m long, 5 m wide and 2 m deep is dug in one corner of the field and the earth removed has been evenly spread over the remaining area of the field. What will be the rise in the height of field as a result of this operation ?