Question

A rectangular yard measuring 37' x 43' is bordered and surrounded by fence. Inside, a walk that is 2 foot wide goes all the way along the fence. Find the area of this walk.

Answer 1

`A=160ft^2`

Explanation:

Length of yard
`l=37ft`

Width of yard
`w=43ft`

Walk
`l_w=2ft`

Generally the perameter of the fence P is mathematically given by

`P=l+w`

`P=37+43`

`P=80`

Generally the equation for area of walk is mathematically given by

`A=P*l_w`

`A=80*2`

`A=160 ft^2`

Therefore area of walk is

`A=160ft^2`