What is the total cost to haul 2500 cubic feet of dirt at a rate of $60 per cubic yard?

To solve the problem, it's essential to convert the volume of dirt from cubic feet to cubic yards, as the hauling rate is given per cubic yard.

There are 27 cubic feet in one cubic yard (since a yard is 3 feet, and the volume of a cube is calculated as length × width × height). To find the volume in cubic yards, divide the total cubic feet by 27:

2500 cubic feet ÷ 27 cubic feet per cubic yard = approximately 92.59 cubic yards.

Next, multiplying the number of cubic yards by the hauling rate gives the total cost:

92.59 cubic yards × $60 per cubic yard = approximately $5555.40.

When rounding to the nearest dollar, this amount would typically be rounded to $5580, making it the cost for hauling the dirt.

Thus, the calculation confirms that option B, $5580, is the correct answer as it accurately represents the total cost to haul the specified volume of dirt at the given rate.