Question

A neighborhood was given a vacant lot in the shape of a rectangle on which to build a park. The base of the lot is 72.2 feet and the width is 50 feet. Complete the following statements about the park they can build on the lot.
If the neighborhood wants to know the size of the park it can build on the lot, it needs to find the
✔ area
.
What size will the park be?
✔ 3,610 square feet
If the neighborhood wants to know the amount of fencing needed to go around the park, it will need to find the
perimeter
.
What is the exact amount of fencing they will need?

Answer 1

Answer:

L = 2(50) + 2(72.2) = 2(50 + 72.2) = 2(122.2) = 244.4 ft