SOLUTION: a small park is in the shape of a rectangle that measures 525 feet by 468 feet. part B.) If the entire park is to be planted with grass seed, find the number of square feet to

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Question 174595This question is from textbook AMSCO`s Integrated Algebra 1
: a small park is in the shape of a rectangle that measures 525 feet by 468 feet.
part B.)
If the entire park is to be planted with grass seed, find the number of square feet to be seeded. Express your answer to the correct number of significant digits based on the given dimensions.
i have tried by answering part a by finding out the perimeter (1968) but then i get confused when they tell me to find the number of feet to be seeded. please help, D This question is from textbook AMSCO`s Integrated Algebra 1

Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you are determining the Area to be covered Area=Length times Width
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highlight%28A=%28525%29%28468%29=25200%29 sq ft that need to be seeded
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perimeter is simply the distance around the sides of the rectangle.....