Question

A garden shop sells 12​" by 12​" square stepping stones for the same price as 15​" round stones. If all stepping stones are the same​ thickness, which option gives the most rock for the​ money?
a. Circle
b. Square
c. Triangle
d. Rectangle

Answer 1

Answer:

The Option that gives you more rock for the money is the Circle

Step-by-step explanation:

We must find the area of the circle and the square

$A Circle = \pi *rx^{2}$

$r= \frac{15}{2}$

$A Circle = \pi *(7.5)^{2} \\A Circle = 176 Inch^{2}$

$A Square = 12*12 = 144inch^{2}$