Ellie wants to build a fence around her rectangular garden. The garden measures 100 ft by 50 ft. a) What is the perimeter of the garden in feet? in yards? b) If fencing costs $10.50/yd, determine the cost of the fence

Ellie wants to build a fence around her rectangular garden. The garden measures 100 ft by 50 ft. a) What is the perimeter of the garden in feet? in yards? b) If fencing costs $10.50/yd, determine the cost of the fence

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons

Problem 33E: Farmer Watson wishes to fence a rectangular plot of ground measuring 245 ft by 140 ft. aWhat amount...

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Ellie wants to build a fence around her rectangular garden. The garden measures 100 ft by 50 ft.
a) What is the perimeter of the garden in feet? in yards?
b) If fencing costs $10.50/yd, determine the cost of the fence.

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