Part B: If the mulch cost $3.64 per sq ft, how much will the mulch for this project cost? Show all work.

Answer 1

To calculate the cost of the mulch for this project, we first need to find the total square footage of the garden bed.

Total square footage = Length x Width
Total square footage = 24 ft x 8 ft
Total square footage = 192 sq ft

Next, we multiply the total square footage by the cost per square foot of the mulch:

Cost of mulch = Total square footage x Cost per sq ft
Cost of mulch = 192 sq ft x $3.64/sq ft
Cost of mulch = $698.88

Therefore, the mulch for this project will cost $698.88.