Nick wants to put a gate 20 m wide and a fence around his plant which measures 69 m x 35 m.
- How much fence does he need?
- The cost of fencing is $7 per metre. How much must he pay to put the fence around his plant?
(a)
Perimeter around the plant
= 69 + 35 + 69 + 35
= 208 m
Fence that Nick needs excluding the gate
= 208 - 20
= 188 m
(b)
Cost of fencing
= 188 x 7
= $1316
Answer(s): (a) 188 m; (b) $1316