Question

Jose wants to build a rectangular kennel for his dog. His dad will let him use a spot in the corner of the yard that is 12 feet 3 inches by 8 feet 11 inches. Estimate how much fencing he will need to buy for the kennel.

≈ 84 ft
≈ 33 ft
≈ 42 ft
≈ 21 ft

Answer 1

If the yard corner provides two sides, he only needs fencing for the other two sides: 12 ft 3 in + 8 ft 11 in.

Convert to feet: 12 ft 3 in = 12.25 ft, 8 ft 11 in ≈ 8.9167 ft.
Total ≈ 12.25 + 8.9167 = 21.1667 ft ≈ 21 ft.

Answer: ≈ 21 ft.