Perimeter and Fencing Problems

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A city is installing a new fence around a rectangular dog park. The park has a length of 8080 feet and a width of 6060 feet. How many feet of fencing are required to completely enclose the park?

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Cevap: 280

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280
The fencing must cover the entire outer edge of the rectangular park. The perimeter is found by adding the length and width together, then multiplying the sum by 2 to account for all four sides. Thus, 2 × (80 + 60) = 280 feet.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Identify the given dimensions of the rectangular park.
Length = 80 feet, Width = 60 feet.
To determine the values needed for the perimeter formula.
2
Apply the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle.
Perimeter = 2 × (80 + 60)
The total fencing required is equal to the perimeter of the rectangle.
3
Perform the addition inside the parentheses.
80 + 60 = 140
Following the order of operations.
4
Multiply the sum by 2.
2 × 140 = 280
To account for all four sides of the rectangular boundary.

Anahtar Kavram

The perimeter of a rectangle is the total distance around the outside edge, calculated using the formula 2 × (Length + Width).
Soru 2Soru →

A homeowner is enclosing a rectangular garden with a new fence. The garden has a length of 55 yards and a width of 88 feet. The homeowner will leave a 3636-inch wide opening along one of the sides for a wooden gate. If the fencing material costs $14.50\$14.50 per linear foot, what is the total cost of the fencing material required?

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Cevap: $623.50\$623.50

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$623.50\$623.50
To find the correct total cost, all dimensions must first be converted to feet (55 yards =15= 15 feet, 3636 inches =3= 3 feet). The perimeter is found by adding all four sides (15+15+8+8=4615 + 15 + 8 + 8 = 46 feet), then subtracting the 33-foot gate opening to determine that exactly 4343 feet of fencing is needed. Multiplying 4343 feet by the $14.50\$14.50 cost per foot yields the correct total of $623.50\$623.50.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Convert all given measurements to a single common unit (feet) since the cost is given per linear foot.
Length: 5 yards=15 feet5 \text{ yards} = 15 \text{ feet}. Gate width: 36 inches=3 feet36 \text{ inches} = 3 \text{ feet}.
Measurements must be in the same units as the pricing rate to calculate accurate costs.
2
Calculate the total perimeter of the rectangular garden.
P=2×(Length+Width)=2×(15+8)=2×23=46 feetP = 2 \times (\text{Length} + \text{Width}) = 2 \times (15 + 8) = 2 \times 23 = 46 \text{ feet}.
The perimeter represents the total outline of the garden before accounting for the gate.
3
Subtract the width of the gate opening from the total perimeter.
46 feet−3 feet=43 feet46 \text{ feet} - 3 \text{ feet} = 43 \text{ feet}.
Fencing material is not needed across the opening where the wooden gate will be installed.
4
Multiply the required length of fencing by the cost per linear foot.
43 feet×$14.50/foot=$623.5043 \text{ feet} \times \$14.50/\text{foot} = \$623.50.
This provides the final total monetary cost for the required material.

Anahtar Kavram

Perimeter and Unit Conversion
Soru 3Soru →

A military logistics facility is upgrading the security fence around a rectangular motor pool. The motor pool is 5050 yards long and 8484 feet wide. The new design requires leaving a 2424-foot gap for a main vehicle gate and two separate 33-foot gaps for pedestrian access. The security fencing is purchased in pre-assembled panels that are 7272 inches long each. If each panel costs $120\$120, what is the total cost of the fencing panels needed to enclose the motor pool?

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Cevap: 8760

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8760 dollars
The correct calculation requires converting all linear measurements to a common unit (feet), calculating the perimeter of the rectangle, subtracting the required gaps for the gates, dividing the remaining length by the panel length to find the total number of panels, and finally multiplying by the cost per panel.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Convert yards and inches to feet.
Length is 150 feet; panel length is 6 feet.
To ensure consistency in perimeter and material calculations before determining the number of panels.
2
Calculate the full perimeter of the rectangular motor pool.
468 feet.
To find the total boundary length before accounting for the gaps left for gates.
3
Subtract the total width of the gate gaps from the full perimeter.
438 feet.
Because fencing panels are not installed where the vehicle and pedestrian gates are located.
4
Divide the required fencing length by the length of a single panel.
73 panels.
To find how many discrete 6-foot sections make up the 438-foot fence line.
5
Multiply the number of panels by the cost per panel.
$8,760.
To find the final total price of purchasing the required materials.

Anahtar Kavram

Calculating perimeter with unit conversions and subtracting gaps to find total material cost.
Tahmini Süre:2m 0s
Soru 4Soru →

A contractor is installing a decorative border around a newly built rectangular patio. The patio is 1515 feet long and 1010 feet wide. If the border material costs $2\$2 per foot, what is the total cost of the material needed?

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Cevap: $100\$100

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The total cost of the material needed is $100\$100.
The correct answer is found by first calculating the perimeter of the rectangle, which is 2×(15+10)=502 \times (15 + 10) = 50 feet. Then, this total length is multiplied by the price per foot (50×$250 \times \$2) to get a final cost of $100\$100.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Identify that the border goes around the outside of the patio, which means you need to find the perimeter.
Perimeter = 2×(Length+Width)2 \times (\text{Length} + \text{Width})
Understanding the difference between the boundary (perimeter) and the inside space (area).
2
Calculate the total perimeter of the rectangular patio.
Perimeter = 2×(15+10)=2×25=502 \times (15 + 10) = 2 \times 25 = 50 feet.
This determines the total linear feet of border material required.
3
Multiply the total perimeter by the cost per foot to find the total cost.
50 feet×$2/foot=$10050 \text{ feet} \times \$2\text{/foot} = \$100.
Applying the unit rate to the total length gives the final financial cost.

Anahtar Kavram

Calculating the perimeter of a rectangle and applying a unit rate to find total cost.
Tahmini Süre:45s
Soru 5Soru →

A volunteer group is installing a wooden fence around a rectangular community garden. The garden measures 3030 feet in length and 1818 feet in width. How many feet of fencing are needed to completely enclose the garden?

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Cevap: 96

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96
The amount of fencing needed to completely enclose a rectangular space is equal to the perimeter of that space. The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is P=2×(L+W)P = 2 \times (L + W). By substituting the given length (3030 feet) and width (1818 feet), the perimeter is 2×(30+18)=2×48=962 \times (30 + 18) = 2 \times 48 = 96 feet.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Identify the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle.
P=2×(Length+Width)P = 2 \times (\text{Length} + \text{Width})
The total fencing needed to completely enclose a rectangular area is equal to its perimeter.
2
Substitute the given dimensions into the formula.
P=2×(30+18)=2×48=96P = 2 \times (30 + 18) = 2 \times 48 = 96
This calculates the total linear feet of the boundary for a garden with a length of 30 feet and a width of 18 feet.

Anahtar Kavram

The total length of fencing required to enclose a rectangular area is equal to its perimeter, calculated as 2×(length+width)2 \times (\text{length} + \text{width}).
Soru 6Soru →

A school is installing a new fence around a square play area. Each side of the play area measures 55 yards. If the fencing material costs $0.50\$0.50 per foot, what is the total cost of the fencing required?

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Cevap: $30.00\$30.00

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$30.00\$30.00
The correct answer is found by first ensuring the units match. Since the cost is provided per foot, convert the 55-yard sides into feet (5×3=155 \times 3 = 15 feet). Next, find the perimeter of the square play area (15×4=6015 \times 4 = 60 feet). Finally, multiply the 6060-foot perimeter by the $0.50\$0.50 per foot cost to determine a total fencing cost of $30.00\$30.00.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Convert the side length from yards to feet.
5 yards×3=15 feet5 \text{ yards} \times 3 = 15 \text{ feet}
The cost of fencing is given per foot, so all geometric measurements must be converted to feet before calculating the total cost.
2
Calculate the perimeter of the square play area.
4×15 feet=60 feet4 \times 15 \text{ feet} = 60 \text{ feet}
The fence goes around the outer boundary, which is the perimeter of the square.
3
Calculate the total cost by multiplying the perimeter by the cost per foot.
60 feet×$0.50/foot=$30.0060 \text{ feet} \times \$0.50/\text{foot} = \$30.00
To find the total cost, multiply the total linear feet of fencing needed by the given price per foot.

Anahtar Kavram

Calculating perimeter of a square and applying unit conversions to determine total cost.
Soru 7Soru →

A rancher is building a fence around a rectangular grazing pasture. The pasture is 140140 feet long and 7070 feet wide. If the rancher needs to leave a 1010-foot wide opening for a gate, how many total feet of fencing material will be required?

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Cevap: 410

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410 feet
To find the total amount of fencing required, you first determine the perimeter of the rectangle, which is 140+140+70+70=420140 + 140 + 70 + 70 = 420 feet. Because there is a 1010-foot gate that does not require fencing, you subtract 1010 from the total perimeter, leaving 410410 feet.

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1
Calculate the total perimeter of the rectangular pasture.
2×(140+70)=4202 \times (140 + 70) = 420 feet.
The fence runs along the entire outer boundary of the pasture, which requires finding the perimeter of the rectangle.
2
Subtract the gate opening from the total perimeter.
420−10=410420 - 10 = 410 feet.
The 1010-foot opening for the gate does not use fencing material, so it must be subtracted from the total.

Anahtar Kavram

Calculating perimeter of a rectangle and adjusting for gaps or openings.
Soru 8Soru →

A commercial facility is securing a right-triangular storage lot. The two perpendicular boundaries of the lot measure 6060 yards and 8080 yards. Security fencing will be installed along the entire perimeter to create a closed loop. If a support post must be placed every 1212 feet, how many total posts are required to complete the fence?

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Cevap: 60

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60
The correct answer is found by first determining the hypotenuse of the right-triangular lot, which is 100 yards (602+802=100260^2 + 80^2 = 100^2). The total perimeter is 240 yards (60 + 80 + 100). Because the post spacing is given in feet, the perimeter must be converted to 720 feet (240 × 3). Finally, dividing the 720-foot boundary by the 12-foot spacing requirement yields exactly 60 posts.

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1
Find the length of the third side of the lot using the Pythagorean theorem (a2+b2=c2a^2 + b^2 = c^2).
602+802=3600+6400=1000060^2 + 80^2 = 3600 + 6400 = 10000. The square root of 1000010000 is 100100 yards.
The boundary of a right-triangular lot includes the hypotenuse, which must be found to calculate the total perimeter.
2
Calculate the total perimeter of the triangular lot.
60+80+100=24060 + 80 + 100 = 240 yards.
The fencing will enclose the entire boundary of the lot.
3
Convert the perimeter into feet to match the unit of the post spacing.
240 yards×3 feet/yard=720 feet240 \text{ yards} \times 3 \text{ feet/yard} = 720 \text{ feet}.
Measurements must be in the same unit (feet) before dividing.
4
Divide the total perimeter by the distance required between each post.
720÷12=60720 \div 12 = 60 posts.
For a closed loop, the total number of posts equals the total perimeter divided by the spacing distance.

Anahtar Kavram

Calculating the perimeter of a right triangle using the Pythagorean theorem, converting units of measurement, and determining spacing requirements for closed boundaries.

Alternatif Yöntem

Instead of converting the perimeter to feet, convert the post spacing to yards. Since 3 feet equals 1 yard, 12 feet equals 4 yards. Divide the 240-yard perimeter by 4 yards to get 60 posts.
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Soru 9Soru →

A renewable energy company is installing a chain-link fence around a newly constructed rectangular solar farm. The solar farm measures 120120 yards in length and 8585 yards in width. The fence will enclose the entire perimeter, with the exception of two access gates that each measure 55 yards wide. If the fencing material costs $22\$22 per linear yard, what is the total cost of the fencing material in dollars?

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Cevap: 8800

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The total cost of the fencing material is 8800 dollars.
The total perimeter of the solar farm is 410410 yards (120+120+85+85120 + 120 + 85 + 85). Subtracting the 1010 yards for the two 55-yard gates leaves 400400 yards of fencing to be installed. Multiplying 400400 yards by the $22\$22 per yard cost gives a total of $8800\$8800.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Calculate the total perimeter of the rectangular solar farm.
P=2×(120+85)=2×205=410P = 2 \times (120 + 85) = 2 \times 205 = 410 yards.
The perimeter formula for a rectangle is P=2(L+W)P = 2(L + W), which represents the total boundary length before any openings are considered.
2
Determine the total width of the two access gates.
2×5=102 \times 5 = 10 yards.
Since there are two gates and each is 55 yards wide, their combined width must be subtracted from the total perimeter.
3
Calculate the actual length of fencing needed.
410−10=400410 - 10 = 400 yards.
The fencing covers the perimeter minus the space left open for the access gates.
4
Calculate the total cost of the fencing material.
400×22=8800400 \times 22 = 8800.
Multiplying the total yards of fencing by the cost per yard gives the total cost in dollars.

Anahtar Kavram

Calculating the perimeter of a rectangle, subtracting openings, and finding the total cost based on a unit price.
Soru 10Soru →

A homeowner is planning to enclose a rectangular residential lot with a new privacy fence. The lot has a length of 2020 yards and a width of 4545 feet. The fencing material costs $12.50\$12.50 per linear foot. If the homeowner needs to leave a 66-foot opening for a driveway gate, what will be the total cost of the fencing materials?

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Cevap: $2,550\$2,550

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The total cost of the fencing materials is $2,550\$2,550.
The correct answer is found by first converting all units to feet. The length of 2020 yards is equal to 6060 feet. The total perimeter of the rectangular lot is 2×(60+45)=2102 \times (60 + 45) = 210 feet. Subtracting the 66-foot gap for the gate leaves 204204 linear feet of fencing required. Multiplying this by the cost of $12.50\$12.50 per foot yields a total cost of $2,550\$2,550.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Convert the length of the lot from yards to feet.
20 yards×3=60 feet20 \text{ yards} \times 3 = 60 \text{ feet}
All measurements must be in the same unit (feet) because the fencing cost is given per linear foot.
2
Calculate the total perimeter of the rectangular lot.
P=2×(60+45)=2×105=210 feetP = 2 \times (60 + 45) = 2 \times 105 = 210 \text{ feet}
The fencing will go around the entire boundary of the rectangular lot.
3
Subtract the length of the driveway gate from the total perimeter.
210−6=204 feet210 - 6 = 204 \text{ feet}
Fencing material is not needed for the space where the gate will be installed.
4
Calculate the total cost by multiplying the fencing length by the cost per foot.
204×$12.50=$2,550204 \times \$12.50 = \$2,550
The total cost is the required length in feet multiplied by the price per linear foot.

Anahtar Kavram

Calculating the perimeter of a rectangle with mixed units and adjusting for an opening.
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A military engineering unit is installing a security fence around a rectangular vehicle depot. The depot is 150150 yards long and 8080 yards wide. The fencing plan includes leaving a single 3030-foot wide opening for a main access gate. If the fencing material costs $15\$15 per linear foot, what is the total cost of the fencing material needed? (Do not include commas or dollar signs in your answer)

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Cevap: 20250

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20250
To find the total cost, first determine the total perimeter of the depot in yards: 2×(150+80)=4602 \times (150 + 80) = 460 yards. Since the fencing cost and gate width are in feet, convert the perimeter to feet: 460×3=1380460 \times 3 = 1380 feet. Next, subtract the 3030-foot gate opening where no fencing is needed: 1380−30=13501380 - 30 = 1350 feet of fencing. Finally, multiply the required fencing by the cost per foot: 1350×$15=$20,2501350 \times \$15 = \$20,250.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Calculate the perimeter of the rectangular depot in yards.
2(150+80)=2(230)=4602(150 + 80) = 2(230) = 460 yards.
The fencing will enclose the boundary of the rectangular area.
2
Convert the perimeter from yards to feet.
460×3=1380460 \times 3 = 1380 feet.
The cost of the fencing is given per linear foot and the gate is measured in feet, so all measurements must be in feet.
3
Subtract the gate opening from the total perimeter.
1380−30=13501380 - 30 = 1350 feet.
Fencing material is not needed for the gate opening.
4
Calculate the total cost of the fencing material.
1350×15=202501350 \times 15 = 20250 dollars.
The total length of fencing required is multiplied by the cost per linear foot.

Anahtar Kavram

Calculating perimeter, converting units (yards to feet), and determining total cost based on a linear rate.
Soru 12Soru →

An event coordinator is setting up a temporary security perimeter for an outdoor festival. The secured VIP zone is rectangular, measuring 3030 yards in length and 2020 yards in width. An un-fenced opening of 55 yards must be left on one side for the main entrance gate. If the temporary fencing costs $4.50\$4.50 per linear foot, what is the total cost, in dollars, of the fencing required?

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Cevap: 1282.5

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1282.5
The correct total cost is 1282.50.Tofindthis,thefullperimeterofthe30−by−20yardrectangleiscalculatedas100yards.Aftersubtractingthe5−yardopening,95yardsoffencingareneeded.Becausethefencingispricedperfoot,the95yardsmustbeconvertedto285feetbymultiplyingby3.Finally,multiplying285feetbythe1282.50. To find this, the full perimeter of the 30-by-20 yard rectangle is calculated as 100 yards. After subtracting the 5-yard opening, 95 yards of fencing are needed. Because the fencing is priced per foot, the 95 yards must be converted to 285 feet by multiplying by 3. Finally, multiplying 285 feet by the 4.50 per foot cost yields 1282.50.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Calculate the total perimeter of the rectangular zone in yards.
100 yards
The perimeter represents the total distance around the rectangle before accounting for any openings.
2
Subtract the gate opening from the perimeter.
95 yards
Fencing is not required for the 5-yard entrance gate.
3
Convert the required fencing length from yards to feet.
285 feet
The cost of the fencing is provided per linear foot, so the length must be in feet.
4
Calculate the total cost by multiplying the length in feet by the price per foot.
1282.5
Total cost equals the total amount of material multiplied by the unit price.

Anahtar Kavram

Calculating perimeter of a rectangle, adjusting for openings, and converting units for cost calculation.
Soru 13Soru →

A logistics company is securing an L-shaped equipment depot with a chain-link fence. The facility has a 120-foot southern border, a 90-foot western border, a 75-foot northern border, and a 45-foot eastern border. The remaining two inner boundary walls connect the northern and eastern borders to complete the L-shape. The entire perimeter will be fenced except for a 15-foot wide entrance gate on the southern border. If the fencing material costs 2525 per yard, what is the total cost of the fencing?

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Cevap: $3,375

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The total cost of the fencing is $3,375.
The correct answer is found by first determining the missing inner dimensions of the L-shape (120 - 75 = 45 feet, and 90 - 45 = 45 feet) to find the total 6-sided perimeter (420 feet). After subtracting the 15-foot gate, 405 feet of fencing is needed. Converting this to yards by dividing by 3 gives 135 yards. Multiplying 135 yards by the 25peryardcostresultsin25 per yard cost results in 3,375.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Calculate the lengths of the two missing inner boundaries.
Inner horizontal border = 120 - 75 = 45 feet. Inner vertical border = 90 - 45 = 45 feet.
All six sides of the L-shape are needed to find the total perimeter. The missing sides are found by subtracting the known parallel outer edges.
2
Calculate the total perimeter of the equipment depot.
120 + 90 + 75 + 45 + 45 + 45 = 420 feet.
The perimeter is the total length of the continuous boundary line enclosing the facility.
3
Subtract the width of the entrance gate from the total perimeter.
420 - 15 = 405 feet.
The 15-foot gate opening does not require fencing material, so it must be removed from the total.
4
Convert the required fencing from feet to yards.
405 / 3 = 135 yards.
The fencing cost is provided in yards, so the perimeter measurement must match the pricing unit.
5
Calculate the total cost of the fencing material.
135 \times 25 = 3,375 dollars.
Multiplying the total yards of fencing by the cost per yard gives the final price.

Anahtar Kavram

Calculating the perimeter of composite rectilinear shapes, subtracting non-fenced gaps, and applying unit conversions for total cost.
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A contractor is installing a security perimeter around a rectangular warehouse facility. The facility is 4040 yards long and 2525 yards wide. The fence will include three 1010-foot gates that do not require fencing material. If the fencing costs $18\$18 per yard, what is the total cost of the fencing material required?

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Cevap: $2,160

Cevap

The correct total cost of the fencing material is $2,160.
The total perimeter is found using the formula 2×(L+W)2 \times (L + W), yielding 130130 yards. The three 1010-foot gates have a combined width of 3030 feet, which converts to 1010 yards (30÷330 \div 3). Subtracting the gate width leaves 120120 yards of actual fencing needed. Multiplying this by the cost of $18\$18 per yard yields the total of $2,160\$2,160.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Calculate the total perimeter of the rectangular facility in yards.
2×(40+25)=1302 \times (40 + 25) = 130 yards
The fencing will go around the entire boundary of the rectangle, which requires the perimeter formula P=2L+2WP = 2L + 2W.
2
Convert the total width of the gates from feet to yards.
3 gates×10 feet/gate=30 feet3 \text{ gates} \times 10 \text{ feet/gate} = 30 \text{ feet}. Since 3 feet=1 yard3 \text{ feet} = 1 \text{ yard}, 30 feet=10 yards30 \text{ feet} = 10 \text{ yards}.
The perimeter and the fencing cost are both in yards, so the gate measurements must match the primary unit.
3
Subtract the gate width from the total perimeter to find the required fencing.
130 yards−10 yards=120 yards130 \text{ yards} - 10 \text{ yards} = 120 \text{ yards}
The sections where the gates are located do not require any fencing material.
4
Calculate the total cost of the fencing material.
120 yards×$18/yard=$2,160120 \text{ yards} \times \$18/\text{yard} = \$2,160
Multiplying the total required yards by the price per yard provides the final monetary cost.

Anahtar Kavram

Calculating perimeter of a rectangle, performing unit conversions (feet to yards), and subtracting openings to find total material cost.
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An airport authority is installing a security barrier around a new rectangular radar facility. The facility measures 4040 yards in length and 3232 yards in width. The design for the security barrier requires a heavy-duty steel post at each of the four corners, with additional posts placed exactly every 88 feet along all four sides. How many steel posts are required in total to enclose the facility?

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Cevap: 54

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54 posts are required in total.
The correct answer is found by first ensuring all units match. Converting the dimensions to feet gives a length of 120 feet and a width of 96 feet. The total perimeter is 432 feet. Dividing this continuous perimeter by the 8-foot spacing requirement yields exactly 54 posts.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Convert the given dimensions from yards to feet.
Length = 40 * 3 = 120 feet. Width = 32 * 3 = 96 feet.
The post spacing is provided in feet, so all measurements must be converted to the same unit before calculating the perimeter.
2
Calculate the total perimeter of the rectangular facility.
Perimeter = 2 * (120 + 96) = 2 * 216 = 432 feet.
The security barrier encloses the entire outer boundary of the facility, which corresponds to its perimeter.
3
Determine the total number of posts required.
Total posts = 432 / 8 = 54.
For any closed loop, the total number of equally spaced posts equals the total perimeter divided by the distance between the posts.

Anahtar Kavram

Calculating perimeter of a rectangle, unit conversions, and dividing a perimeter into equal segments.
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