Question

You are installing a new pre-constructed fence. Each fence section measures 4 1/2 feet wide and each end will also have a decorative piece that measures 1 3/4 feet wide. The space for the fence is 30 feet wide. What is the most number of 4 1/2 foot fence can be installed?

My answer is 4.5 + 1.75= 6.25
30/6.25 = 4 is this correct?

Answer 1

No.

Each end gets a decorative piece.

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Answer 2

does each 4.5ft fence section have an and piece, or does the entire fence have two end pieces (one on each end)?

Answer 3

ignore my question. Ms Sue read it right

Answer 4

You are installing a new pre-constructed fence. Each fence section measures 4 1/2 feet wide and each end will also have a decorative piece that measures 1 3/4 feet wide. The space for the fence is 30 feet wide. What is the most number of 4 1/2 foot fence can be installed?

30-3.5 = 26.5
26.5 remains for the fence sections
26.5/4.5= 5 fence sections

Answer 5

4.5+.75= 5.25
30/5.25= 5.71= 6

Answer 6

532