Tom wants to put a gate 10 m wide and a fence around his factory which measures 62 m x 38 m.
- How much fence does he need?
- The cost of fencing is $6 per metre. How much must he pay to put the fence around his factory?
(a)
Perimeter around the factory
= 62 + 38 + 62 + 38
= 200 m
Fence that Tom needs excluding the gate
= 200 - 10
= 190 m
(b)
Cost of fencing
= 190 x 6
= $1140
Answer(s): (a) 190 m; (b) $1140