SOLUTION: A circular pond 24 yd in diameter is surrounded by a gravel path 2 yd wide. The path is to be replaced by a brick walk costing $50 per square yard. How much will the walk cost? I k

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Question 957071: A circular pond 24 yd in diameter is surrounded by a gravel path 2 yd wide. The path is to be replaced by a brick walk costing $50 per square yard. How much will the walk cost? I know the answer is 8,164, but I just can't figure out how to get it. Thank you!
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Two stages if you want easier problems. First find the area of the path. After that, do cost.

, the circular path area.


square yards.

Cost?


Finding 8168 dollars, very near to what you expect.

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