Lee wants to put a gate 17 m wide and a fence around his factory which measures 62 m x 41 m.
- How much fence does he need?
- The cost of fencing is $8 per metre. How much must he pay to put the fence around his factory?
(a)
Perimeter around the factory
= 62 + 41 + 62 + 41
= 206 m
Fence that Lee needs excluding the gate
= 206 - 17
= 189 m
(b)
Cost of fencing
= 189 x 8
= $1512
Answer(s): (a) 189 m; (b) $1512