Question

Mr. Drew wants to build a square sandbox with an area of 289 square feet. What is the total length of wood Mr. Drew needs to make the sides of the​ sandbox?

Answer 1

68 feet

Explanation:

A square with area 289 ft² has sides √289 = 17 ft long. There are 4 of them so the perimeter is 4×17 ft = 68 feet.

Mr. Drew needs 68 feet of wood for the sides of the sandbox.