Bethany is making a rectangular fenced-in area for her rabbit in her yard. The area measures
4
3
4
feet wide by
2
yards long.
What is the total length of fencing, in feet, that Bethany will need?
A.
6
3
4
feet
B.
10
3
4
feet
C.
13
1
2
feet
D.
21
1
2
feet
First, we need to convert the length from yards to feet. Since there are 3 feet in every yard, 2 yards is equivalent to 2 x 3 = 6 feet.
The total length of fencing needed is the perimeter of the rectangular area, which is:
2(length + width)
Substituting in the values given:
2(6 + 4 3/4) = 2(10 3/4) = 21 1/2 feet
Therefore, the answer is D. 21 1/2 feet.