A garden is in the shape of a rectangle 26 feet long and 35 feet wide. If the fencing costs $5 a foot, what will it cost to place fencing around the perimeter of the garden?
Oh, I love a good garden! Let's do some math to figure this out.
The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated by adding up all the sides. In this case, we have two sides that are 26 feet long and two sides that are 35 feet long.
So, the perimeter is (26 + 26) + (35 + 35) = 52 + 70 = 122 feet.
Now, we just need to multiply the perimeter by the cost per foot to find out the total cost.
122 feet * $5 per foot = $610
So, it will cost $610 to place fencing around the perimeter of the garden. Just don't forget to add some jokes to keep the garden entertained!
To find the cost of fencing around the perimeter of the garden, you need to calculate the total length of the fencing required and then multiply it by the cost per foot.
The garden is in the shape of a rectangle, so it has four sides: two sides with a length of 26 feet and two sides with a length of 35 feet.
To calculate the total length of the four sides, add up their lengths:
26 + 26 + 35 + 35 = 122 feet
Now, multiply the total length of the four sides by the cost per foot of the fencing:
122 feet × $5/foot = $610
Therefore, it will cost $610 to place fencing around the perimeter of the garden.
P = 2L + 2W
P = 2(26) + 2(35)
P = ?
Multiply the perimeter by 5.