A rectangular field is to be fenced on three sides leaving a side of 20 feet uncovered.

A rectangular field is to be fenced on three sides leaving a side of 20 feet uncovered. If the area of the field is 80 sq. feet, how many feet of fencing will be required?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

28

Steps/Work

We have: l = 20 ft and lb = 80 sq. ft.
So, b = 4 ft.
Length of fencing = (l + 2b) = (20 + 8) ft = 28 ft.
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A rectangular field is to be fenced on three sides leaving a side of feet uncovered. If the area of the field is sq. Feet, how many feet of fencing will be required?

Calculated Answer

28

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate n0 + n1 / n0 * 2.

n0 =20
n1 =80