Answer:
123 feet/41 yards
Explanation:
When solving problems like this, we need to understand and note down what we already know to make our lives easier.
- He walks 13 different dogs
- the park is a perfect square
- he takes each dog for one full lap
- That day, he walked 6396ft
- He takes each dog the same distance
Now, let's find the unit value (how much ft does he walk if he takes JUST ONE dog around Greenpoint Park?)
Just divide: 6396 / 13 = 492 ft
Meaning, that when Harrold takes JUST ONE dog around the park, which is a perfect square, he walks 492 feet.
One full lap around the square shaped park is just 4 sides of the square.
So, he walks 492 ft every 4 sides.
However, the question specifically asked for one side.
Just divide again to get your answer:
492 / 4 = 123 ft
Therfore, the length of one side of the park is 123 feet, which is 41 yards.