SOLUTION: How many linear feet of fencing is required to enclose a rectangular field measuring 140 feet by 72 feet? If the fence is 6 feet high, how many square feet of fencing is this?

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Question 940427: How many linear feet of fencing is required to enclose a rectangular field measuring 140 feet by 72 feet? If the fence is 6 feet high, how many square feet of fencing is this?
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How many linear feet of fencing is required to enclose a rectangular field measuring 140 feet by 72 feet?
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There are 2 140' sides and 2 72' sides --> 280 + 144 = 424 feet
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If the fence is 6 feet high, how many square feet of fencing is this?
424*6 = 2544 sq ft