Mr. Rocco plans to put a 48 foot long fence on one side of his garden. He may buy 6-foot long sections of fence or 8-foot long sections. The 6’ sections cost $12 each and 8’ sections cost $14 each. At the start and at the end of the fence as well as between each section a pole must be placed. The poles cost $3.50 each. If Mr. Rocco used the 8’ sections instead of the 6’ sections, he would save $______ in putting up a 48’ fence.

Question

Mr. Rocco plans to put a 48 foot long fence on one side of his garden. He may buy 6-foot long sections of fence or 8-foot long sections. The 6’ sections cost $12 each and   8’ sections cost $14 each. At the start and at the end of the fence as well as between each section a pole must be placed. The poles cost $3.50 each. If Mr. Rocco used the 8’ sections instead of the 6’ sections, he would save $______ in putting up a 48’ fence.

oobleck · Answer

(6*14 + 7*3.50) - (8*12 + 9*3.50) = ___

yes · Answer

yes