The perimeter of the rectangular garden is:
P = 2(l + w) = 2(5 + 4) = 2(9) = 18 feet
Frances needs to buy 18 feet of fencing, which will cost:
18 feet x $10/foot = $180
Fencing costs $10 per foot. Frances had a rectangular garden that is 4 feet wide and 5 feet long. How much money will Frances need to spend to put fence around the garden?
3 answers
is the answer 18
No, the answer is not 18. The correct answer is $180.