To find out how much more distance of fencing they would need to purchase, subtract the amount they already have from the total distance around the property.
Total distance around the property = 1 1/2 miles
Already have = 3/4 mile
To find the remaining distance needed, we subtract:
1 1/2 miles - 3/4 mile = 3/4 mile
Therefore, they would need to purchase an additional 3/4 of a mile of fencing.
Answer: 3/4 of a mile
Question
Your city wants to replace a fence around the city baseball field property, including the parking lot. The city learns that the total distance around the property is 1 1/2 of a mile. They already have enough fencing to cover 3/4 of a mile. How much more distance of fencing would they need to purchase?(1 point)
Responses
3/4 of a mile
2 1/4 of a mile
1/2 of a mile
1 mile
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