Question: Determine the quantity of mortar needed for the wall in Problem if 7.5 cubic feet of mortar is required per 100 square feet of brick.
Problem: Determine the number of 3 1/2-inch-high by 3 1/2- inch-wide by 11 1/2-inch-long bricks that are required to face a wall 40 feet long by 8 feet high. Allow for a 1/2- inch mortar joint.