SOLUTION: A garden is in the shape of a square with a perimeter of
52
52 feet. The garden is surrounded by two fences. One fence is around the perimeter of the garden, whereas the second
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52 feet. The garden is surrounded by two fences. One fence is around the perimeter of the garden, whereas the second
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Question 1092247: A garden is in the shape of a square with a perimeter of
52
52 feet. The garden is surrounded by two fences. One fence is around the perimeter of the garden, whereas the second fence is
3
3 feet from the first fence on the outside. If the material used to build the two fences is
$
1.32
$1.32 per foot, what was the total cost of the fences? Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The perimeter of the first fence is 4s, or 4*13=52 feet (given)
Three feet from the first fence on the outside widens the square to 19 feet per side, 3 feet on each side.
That perimeter is 76 feet.
The two require 128 feet of fencing @$1.32 is $168.96
