SOLUTION: Farmer Watson wishes to fence a rectangular plot of ground measuring 225 ft by 130 ft. What amount of fencing (in feet) is needed? What is the total cost (in dollars) of the fenc

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Question 1194220: Farmer Watson wishes to fence a rectangular plot of ground measuring 225 ft by 130 ft.
What amount of fencing (in feet) is needed?
What is the total cost (in dollars) of the fencing if it costs $1.69 per foot?

Answer by ikleyn(52787)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The amount of fencing is this sum 225 + 130 + 225 + 130 feet.

To find the cost in dollars, multiply the total fencing by 1.69 per foot.



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