A construction company has dump trucks that hold 10 cubic yards. If the company’s workers dig a hole that is 8 feet deep, 20 feet wide, and 30 feet long, then how many dump truck loads will they need to haul away the dirt they dug out from the hole? Explain your reasoning.
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