Answer:38
Explanation:
The diagonal of a rectangle creates the hypotenuse of a right triangle. Use the Pythagorean theorem, a2 + b2 = c2, where a = 30 ft and b = 24 ft, to calculate the length of the fence c.
a2 + b2 = c2
302 + 242 = c2
900 + 576 = c2
1476 = c2
38.42 ≈ c
The fence should be about 38 feet long. Isn't it strange to divide a garden in half diagonally with a fence? It doesn't seem to serve the purpose of keeping intruders out. It doesn't seem to serve any purpose, really.