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if a goat is tethered to the outside corner of a barn by 16 foot rope, what that is the maximum area of grass the goat can eat? (the ba
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Question 1047620: hello I need help solving this question,
if a goat is tethered to the outside corner of a barn by 16 foot rope, what that is the maximum area of grass the goat can eat? (the barn forms a right angle).
thank you!!
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, stanbon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Depends on the size of the barn.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if a goat is tethered to the outside corner of a barn by 16 foot rope, what that is the maximum area of grass the goat can eat? (the barn forms a right angle).
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Assuming the sides of the barn are <= 16 ft, the
maximum feeding area is (3/4)th of a circle with diameter = 16 ft
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Area = (3/4)pi*8^2 = 48pi sqft
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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