Question

Richelle's garden measures 14 feet by 15 feet and

has a perimeter of 58 feet. Rory's garden
measures 8 yards by 4 yards.
What is the difference between the
two perimeters?

Answer 1

Difference is 14 feet. Rory's perimeter is 14 feet longer than Michelle's.

Explanation:

Richelle's Garden

14' x 15'

Area = 210 ft^2

Perimeter = 58 feet

Rory's garden

8 yards x 4 yards

24' x 12'

Area = 288 ft^2

Perimeter = 48' + 24' = 72 feet

The difference in the two perimeters is:

Rory - Richelle = 72ft - 58'

Difference is 14 feet