A rectangular pasture that measures 250 meters by
300 meters is completely fenced around its borders.
What is the approximate length, in meters, of the
surrounding fence?
2(250+300) = ____
To find the length of the surrounding fence, we need to calculate the perimeter of the rectangular pasture.
The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is:
Perimeter = 2 * (Length + Width)
Given that the length is 250 meters and the width is 300 meters, we can plug these values into the formula:
Perimeter = 2 * (250 + 300)
Calculating further, we get:
Perimeter = 2 * 550
Perimeter = 1100 meters
Therefore, the approximate length of the surrounding fence is 1100 meters.