Question

It is recommended that there be at least 15.9 square feet of ground space in a garden for every newly planted shrub. A garden is 37.1 feet by 15 feet. Find the maximum number of shrubs the garden can accommodate.

Answer 1

The maximum number of shrubs (x) = a(area) divided by 15.9

a(area)=37.1*15
37.1*15= 556.5
556.5/15.9=x
556.5/15.9=35
35=x