Bethany is making a rectangular fenced-in area for her rabbit in her yard. The area measures

Question

4
3
4
feet wide by
2
yards long.

What is the total length of fencing, in feet, that Bethany will need?

A.
6
3
4
feet

B.
10
3
4
feet

C.
13
1
2
feet

D.
21
1
2
feet

Answer 1

First, we need to convert the length from yards to feet. Since there are 3 feet in every yard, 2 yards is equivalent to 2 x 3 = 6 feet.

The total length of fencing needed is the perimeter of the rectangular area, which is:

2(length + width)

Substituting in the values given:

2(6 + 4 3/4) = 2(10 3/4) = 21 1/2 feet

Therefore, the answer is D. 21 1/2 feet.