SOLUTION: A playground is being built in the shape of a rectangle with a length of 19 feet and a width of 12 feet. For all calculations involving π π, use π ≈ 3.14 π≈3.14. a) How m

Question 1148360: A playground is being built in the shape of a rectangle with a length of 19 feet and a width of 12 feet. For all calculations involving π π, use π ≈ 3.14 π≈3.14.
a) How much sod (grass) would need to be bought to cover the playground? Amount of sod(grass) = Round answers to 2 decimal place as needed.
b) How much fencing would need to be bought to enclose the playground? Amount of fencing =
Answer by greenestamps(13200) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The amount of sod required in square feet is the area of the rectangle -- length times width.

The amount of fencing required is the perimeter of the rectangle -- twice the length, plus twice the width.

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