SOLUTION: A man wants to enclose a rectangular yard with dimensions of 20 feet by 31
feet with fencing that costs $15.25 a foot. Find the cost of fencing the yard.
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Question 1160962: A man wants to enclose a rectangular yard with dimensions of 20 feet by 31
feet with fencing that costs $15.25 a foot. Find the cost of fencing the yard. Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source):
Calculate the perimeter. The perimeter of a rectangle is given by:
Multiply the number of feet in the perimeter by $15.25]
Of course, this would be less than the actual cost unless the guy wants to enclose a yard so that no one can get in. (Gates are more expensive than a plain fence)
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
