To solve the questions, we'll first calculate the length of one side of the square garden based on its area, and then use that to find the perimeter.
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The area of a square is given by the formula: \[ \text{Area} = \text{side}^2 \] Given that the area is 147 square feet: \[ \text{side}^2 = 147 \] To find the side length, take the square root: \[ \text{side} = \sqrt{147} \approx 12.12 \text{ feet} \] The closest approximate length of one of the sides from the given options is 12 feet.
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The perimeter of a square is given by: \[ \text{Perimeter} = 4 \times \text{side} \] Using the previously calculated side length: \[ \text{Perimeter} = 4 \times 12.12 \approx 48.48 \text{ feet} \] The closest approximate value for the perimeter from the options given is 49 feet of fencing.
So, the answers are:
- 12 feet
- 49 feet of fencing