Question

Which is the best strategy to use to solve this problem?

Jarrod wants to make a rectangular garden that has an area of 100 square feet. He wants to put a fence around it, but he wants to use as little fencing material as possible.

What are the dimensions Jarrod should use for his garden?

A.
Make a list.

Create a list of all possible whole-number combinations of length and width that would equal an area of 100 square feet. Then start calculating the perimeter of each rectangle. Look for a pattern to decrease the number of calculations you have to make.

B.
Write a number sentence.

Use a number sentence to calculate the area of a rectangle. Use guess and check to find two numbers that when multiplied will give a product of 100.

C.
Use objects.

Arrange 100 square tiles in different patterns until you get a rectangular shape. Count the number of tiles on the perimeter of this shape.

Answer 1

What do you think?

Answer 2

I don't just know Mexico, i know math.
your answer will be (B), Thank You!