Q. 2. A garden's dimensions are 32 feet by 18 feet. How much fencing is needed if a fence will be constructed 7 feet from the garden on all sides?
Determine dimensions: Determine the dimensions of the area including the fence. The fence will be 7 feet away from the garden on all sides, so we need to add 14 feet to each dimension of the garden (7 feet on each side). New length = 32 feet + 14 feet = 46 feet New width = 18 feet + 14 feet = 32 feet
Calculate perimeter: Calculate the perimeter of the area including the fence.Perimeter = 2×(length+width)Perimeter = 2×(46feet+32feet)Perimeter = 2×78feetPerimeter = 156feet
Check calculation: Check the calculation for any mathematical errors.Re-checking the perimeter calculation:Perimeter = 2×(length+width)Perimeter = 2×(46feet+32feet)Perimeter = 2×78feetPerimeter = 156feetNo mathematical errors are found in the calculation.
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