Question

Betsy is buying topsoil for the flower bed shown below.

One bag of topsoil covers 20 square meters.

How many bags of topsoil does Betsy need to cover her flower bed?

A 2 bags
B 3 bags
C 4 bags
D 5 bags

Answer 1

B. 3 Bags

Explanation:

Answer 2

Option B. 3 bags

Explanation:

step 1

Find the area of the flower bed

The area of the flower bed is the area of a triangle

A=(1/2)bh=(1/2)(20)(6)=60 m^2

step 2

Divide the area by 20 square meters to find the number of bags of topsoil

(60)/(20)=3 bags