√14,200 = 119
√9,700 = 98.4
Multiply the square roots by 4 to find the fencing needed.
I think they are both telling the truth.
Two of the local ranchers are bragging about their ability to use fencing sparingly. Bob says that he was once able to fence in a rectangular pasture of 14,200 square feet with only 480 feet of fencing. Susan says that she was once able to fence in a rectangular pasture of 9,700 square feet with only 400 feet of fencing. Which one is lying?
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Okay. Thank you.
You're welcome.
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