SOLUTION: A gardener builds a fence for a square garden that is 10 yd by 10 yd. A fence post is positioned at every corner and every 5 ft. How many fence posts will the gardener need?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Geometry -> SOLUTION: A gardener builds a fence for a square garden that is 10 yd by 10 yd. A fence post is positioned at every corner and every 5 ft. How many fence posts will the gardener need?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


   



Question 762221: A gardener builds a fence for a square garden that is 10 yd by 10 yd. A fence post is positioned at every corner and every 5 ft. How many fence posts will the gardener need?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


On each side of the square there are 5 posts, not counting the corner posts. 4 sides times 5 posts per side plus the 4 corner posts.

John

Egw to Beta kai to Sigma
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
The Out Campaign: Scarlet Letter of Atheism