Question

The parks department is installing a

fence along a scenic overlook. The area

to be lenced has 3 sides measuring 4V5

feet. 3 v 5 leet, and 5V5 feet. Find the

total amount of fencing that needs to be

installed.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer 2

60 square feet.

Explanation:

The area to be fenced has two rectangles and one square. We add the areas of the rectangles to that of the square to obtain the total amount of fencing required.

Area of 4 × 5 feet rectangle =(4 × 5) = 20 square feet

Area of 3 × 5 feet rectangle =(3 × 5) = 15 square feet

Area of 5 × 5 feet square =(5)² = 25 square feet

So the total amount of fencing that need to be installed is 20 + 15 + 25 square feet = 60 square feet.