Question 830554
We know that area = length * width (A=L*W)
What are the possible combinations that will fit that problem?
Factors of 48 = 48,1; 24,2; 12,4; 8,6
It wouldn't make a lot of sense to have a 1x48  or 2x24 garden, but you could.  We'll use the other two choices.
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Garden A has a length of 8 and a width of 6
Garden B has a length of 12 and a width of 4
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To fence the perimeter, use 2 lengths and 2 widths.
P = 2L + 2W
For Garden A, that is (2*8)+(2*6)
For Garden B, that is (2*12) + (2*4)
Which is larger?
A needs 16+12 or 28 feet
B needs 24+8 or 32 feet.