To landscape her 70-ft-by-60-ft rectangular backyard, your aunt is planning first to put down a 4-in. layer of topsoil. She can buy bags of topsoil at $2.50 per 3-ft3 bag, with free delivery. Or, she can buy bulk topsoil for $22.00/yd3, plus a $20 delivery fee. Which option is less expensive? Explain.

To landscape her 70-ft-by-60-ft rectangular backyard, your aunt is planning first to put down a 4-in. layer of topsoil. She can buy bags of topsoil at $2.50 per 3-ft3 bag, with free delivery. Or, she can buy bulk topsoil for $22.00/yd3, plus a $20 delivery fee. Which option is less expensive? Explain.

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 31E: Mary Frances has a rectangular garden plot that encloses an area of 48 yd2. If 28 yd of fencing are...

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