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Farmer Watson wishes to fence a rectangular plot of ground measuring 245 ft by 140 ft. a) What amount of fencing is needed? b) What is the total cost of the fencing if it costs $1.59 per foot?

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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Farmer Watson wishes to fence a rectangular plot of ground
measuring 245 ft by 140 ft.
a) What amount of fencing is needed?
b) What is the total cost of the fencing if it costs
$1.59 per foot?

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