A landscaper wants to place a stone walkway from one corner of the rectangular lawn to the opposite corner. The lawn is 23ft by 18ft. a.) What is the length of the walkway to the nearest foot? b.) If the stones cover one foot each how many stone will he have to buy to make sure the path is covered?

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A landscaper wants to place a stone walkway from one corner of the rectangular lawn to the opposite corner. The lawn is 23ft by 18ft.
a.) What is the length of the walkway to the nearest foot?
b.) If the stones cover one foot each how many stone will he have to buy to make sure the path is covered?
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