A rectangular parking area measuring 5000 ft? is to be enclosed on three sides using chain-link fencing that costs $8.50 per foot. The fourth side will be a wooden fence that costs $12 per foot. What is the minimum cost of enclosing this area?

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A rectangular parking area measuring 5000 ft? is to be enclosed on three sides
using chain-link fencing that costs $8.50 per foot. The fourth side will be a wooden fence that costs $12
per foot. What is the minimum cost of enclosing this area?
Transcribed Image Text:A rectangular parking area measuring 5000 ft? is to be enclosed on three sides using chain-link fencing that costs $8.50 per foot. The fourth side will be a wooden fence that costs $12 per foot. What is the minimum cost of enclosing this area?
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