Bethany is making a rectangular fenced-in area for her rabbit in her yard. The area measures 434 feet wide by 2
yards long.
What is the total length of fencing, in feet, that Bethany will need?
A.
634
feet
B.
1034
feet
C.
1312
feet
D.
2112
feet
First, we need to convert the length from yards to feet. 1 yard = 3 feet, so 2 yards = 6 feet.
To find the total length of fencing needed, we need to add up the four sides of the rectangular area.
Two sides are 434 feet long, and the other two sides are 6 feet long.
Total length of fencing = 2(434 ft) + 2(6 ft) = 868 ft + 12 ft = 880 ft
So the answer is D. 2112 feet is not a possible answer, and the other two options are much too low.