Question

John is going to build a rectangular plot that he needs to split into two equal areas.

The dimensions of the rectangle will be 36 feet by 323 feet.
John has sketched out the three options. Find the cost for each choice if each linear foot of fence costs $13.50. (Example: 3 feet of fence would cost $40.5.
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Choice A
Choice B
Choice B

Answer 1

Option A:

$13.50(2(36 + 323) + 323) =

$13.50(72 + 969) =

$13.50(1,041) = $14,053.50

Option B:

$13.50(2(36 + 323) + 36) =

$13.50(646 + 108) =

$13.50(754) = $10,179

Option C:

$13.50(2(36 + 323) + √(36² + 323²)) =

$13.50(718 + 325) =

$13.50(1,043) = $14,080.50

Option B is the least expensive option.