Question

A garden is in the shape of a square with a perimeter of

32
feet. The garden is surrounded by two fences. One fence is around the perimeter of the garden, whereas the second fence is
2
feet from the first fence on the outside. If the material used to build the two fences is
$
1.18
per foot, what was the total cost of the fences?

Answer 1

Explanation:

32 / 4 = 8 = length or width (because it is a square both are the same)

8 + 2 = 10

10 + 10 + 10 + 10 = 40 (perimeter of outer fence)

32(1.18) + 40(1.18) = $84.96