SOLUTION: Please help me solve this problem: Manuel plans to install a fence around the perimeter of his yard. His yard is shaped like a square and has an area of 40,000 square feet. The

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Question 252333: Please help me solve this problem:
Manuel plans to install a fence around the perimeter of his yard. His yard is shaped like a square and has an area of 40,000 square feet. The company that he hires charges $2.50 per foot for the fencing and $50.00 for the installation fee. What will be the cost of the fence in dollars?
- I'm really stuck on this problem... PLEASE HELP!! thank you :)

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sq rt of 40000 is 200
so you have 800 ft of perimeter
800*2.50+50=$2050.00