Question

A rectangular yard measuring 35ft and 45ft is bordered (and surrounded) by a fence. Inside, a walk that is 4ft wide goes all the way along the fence find the area of this walk

Answer 1

First, calculate the area of the rectangular yard.

A = L x W where A equals area, L equals length, and W equals width.

According to your stated problem:

A = 31 x 49

A = 1519 square feet <-------Area of Rectangular yard.