Question

in the same sq garden plot (w/ an area of 400 sq ft) deer fencing priced at $1.50 per ft is to be installed around the plot. if sales tax is 7% how much will the fencing material cost? do not round

Answer 1

Given that in the same square garden plot (with an area of 400 sq ft);

`\text{Area A = 400ft}^2=l^2`

The length of the sides of the square garden is;

`\begin{gathered} l^2=400 \\ l=\sqrt[]{400} \\ l=20ft \end{gathered}`

The perimeter of the square field is;