SOLUTION: a man is putting a fence around his rectangular yard. His lot measures 13.5 ft long, and 47.75 ft wide. The fencing comes in rolls that 50 ft long.

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Question 802377: a man is putting a fence around his rectangular yard. His lot measures 13.5 ft long, and 47.75 ft wide. The fencing comes in rolls that 50 ft long.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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How many rolls of fencing does he need?
+2%2A13.5+%2B+2%2A47.75+=+27+%2B+95.5+
+27+%2B+95.5+=+122.5+
+122.5%2F50+=+2.45+
2 rolls isn't enough, so he needs 3 rolls