Question

The ground crew of a softball complex must replace the sod on the infields of 4 softball fields. A softball diamond is a square with 65 feet between first and second base. Calculate the amount of sod the crew will need.

A. 1040 ft^2
B. 4225 ft^2
C. 6760 ft^2
D. 16900 ft^2

Answer 1

Area of a softball diamond ( area of a square ):
A = 65² = 4,225 ft²
Total area:
4,225 x 4 = 16,900 ft²
Answer:
D ) 16,900 ft²