Homework Help: math

Posted by Judy on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 6:52pm.

Mr. Cook wants to fence his rectangular garden which covers 100 ft squared. The width of the garden is 7 and 1/2 ft. What is the length of the garden? How much fencing will Mr. Cook need?

math - Ms. Sue, Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 6:56pm
A = LW
100 = 7.5x
100/7.5 = 13.333

P = 2L + 2W

Take it from there.

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