Question

The Smiths want to fence their square garden, which has an area of 289 square feet. What would be the minimum amount of fencing needed to complete the project? A) 68 feet of fencing B) 17 square feet of fencing C) 289 feet of fencing D) 17 feet of fencing

Answer 1

68 feets of fencing

Explanation:

Given that:

Area of square garden = 289 ft²

The side length of square garden can be obtained thus :

Area of a square = s²

Where s = side length

s² = 289

s = sqrt(289)

s = 17

Perimeter of square garden : 4s

Perimeter = 4* 17 = 68 feets