Question

maureen has a rectangular vegetable garden. it is 9 3/4 feet wide and 12 1/2 feet long. She wants to put a fence around her garden. The fencing will be interrupted by one gate that is 48 inches wide. How much fencing does she need to fence the garden?

Answer 1

40 1/2 ft

Explanation:

48 in = 4 ft

9 3/4 x 2 + 12 1/2 x 2 - 4

19 1/2 + 25 - 4

19 1/2 +21