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document.write( "A swimming pool measures 36 ft. by 20 ft. How much fencing is needed, including material for a gate, if the fence is to be built 9 ft. from each side?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "    Fencing along the longer side is 36 + 2*9 = 36 + 18 = 54 ft long.\r\n" );
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document.write( "    Fencing along the shorter side is 20 + 2*9 = 20 + 18 = 38 ft long.    \r\n" );
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document.write( "<U>Answer</U>.  &nbsp;In total, &nbsp;54 + 38 + 54 + 38 &nbsp;ft &nbsp;fencing &nbsp;is &nbsp;needed.\r<BR>\n" );
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