SOLUTION: A square flower bed is 10 feet long on a side. How many plants are needed if they are spaced 6 inches apart around the outside of the bed?

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Question 636062: A square flower bed is 10 feet long on a side. How many plants are needed if they are spaced 6 inches apart around the outside of the bed?

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The perimeter of a square with side measure is . If the flowers are 6" on centers, then there are 2 plants for every foot.

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