document.write( "Question 1177947: A circular garden with a radius of 8' is divided into quadrants with walkways 2' wide. The garden also has a circular walkway 2' wide on the exterior. Bricks 2 1/4\" by 4\" by 8 1/4\" are used for the walkways. Bricks are placed flat. Determine number of bricks used.\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #807152 by greenestamps(13200)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! \n" ); document.write( "The solution from the other tutor needs a small correction.... \n" ); document.write( "The diameter of the garden is 16 feet; the walkways are 2 feet wide. So the rectangular sections of walkway are 7 feet long, not 6 feet. \n" ); document.write( "So the total area of the interior walkways, consisting of the four rectangular sections and the central square, is (4*2*7)+2^2 = 60 square feet. \n" ); document.write( "Then work the rest of the problem the way that other tutor does. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |