Paul wants to put a gate 12 m wide and a fence around his factory which measures 51 m x 34 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
= 51 + 34 + 51 + 34
= 170 m
Fence that Paul needs excluding the gate
= 170 - 12
= 158 m
(b)
Cost of fencing
= 158 x 8
= $1264
Answer(s): (a) 158 m; (b) $1264