Asked by EmberShy
A contractor is building a rectangular walkway 3 1/3ft wide by 35ft long using square cement pavers. Each paver has an area if 4/9ft^2. What is the least number of pavers he needs to make the walkway?
Can someone explain?
Can someone explain?
Answers
Answered by
Ms. Sue
Typo? 4/9ft^2.
Answered by
EmberShy
No its not a typo 4/9ft squared that's what my book says
that's what the "^2" is
that's what the "^2" is
Answered by
EmberShy
This actually the reason it confused me... Do you know?
Answered by
Ms. Sue
Sorry -- but I don't understand. Logically it would be (4',9")^2.
Also -- the pavers are probably concrete, not cement, blocks.
http://www.google.com/#q=cement
Also -- the pavers are probably concrete, not cement, blocks.
http://www.google.com/#q=cement
Answered by
EmberShy
I think you are correct with (4',9")^2 but I don't know.
Answered by
John1
Multiple 3 1/3 times 35
divide that answer by 4/9
I get 262.5 or 263
divide that answer by 4/9
I get 262.5 or 263
Answered by
EmberShy
Thanks!
Answered by
Noah
Answer should be on pg 858 in your book
Answered by
Chaya Mushka
OmG! You seriously can't figure this out!! You are hilarious. What grade are you in?
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