Andy wants to put a gate 19 m wide and a fence around his factory which measures 70 m x 39 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
= 70 + 39 + 70 + 39
= 218 m
Fence that Andy needs excluding the gate
= 218 - 19
= 199 m
(b)
Cost of fencing
= 199 x 8
= $1592
Answer(s): (a) 199 m; (b) $1592