SOLUTION: Question Help One side of a square flower bed is 6 feet long. How many plants are needed if they are to be spaced 6 inches apart around the outside of the​ bed?

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One side of a square flower bed is 6 feet long. How many plants are needed if they are to be spaced 6 inches apart around the outside of the​ bed?
Answer by ikleyn(52887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The words "around the outside" make me stupid, because it is not a math term.


I would understand "around the perimeter" . . . In my view, it is much better description.


If you accept this conception, then calculate the perimeter

P = 4*6 = 24 feet,

convert it to inches P = 24*12 inches,

divide by 6 to get N = %2824%2A12%29%2F6 = 24*2 = 48 intervals between the plants.


Thus your answer is 48 plants, same as the number of intervals.


Answer.  48 plants.

Notice. If you do not accept my conception, do the same.