SOLUTION: A goat is tied to a corner of a 60 ft. by 75 ft. barn in the center of a grassy field. His rope is 50 ft long. approximately how much area does he have to graze? Thanks!

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Question 953198: A goat is tied to a corner of a 60 ft. by 75 ft. barn in the center of a grassy field. His rope is 50 ft long. approximately how much area does he have to graze?
Thanks!
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sides of the barn from the corner are longer than the tether rope. The goat has 3%2F4 of the circle with radius 50 feet.

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