Question

You've been advised to cover the area with mulch, to prevent weeds. It takes 6 bags of mulch to cover the entire area. On the back of the bag it says 3 bags = 24 square feet. How many square feet is the area of the pumpkin patch?

Answer: ___48________ square feet
Explanation: (Show all of your work.)

3 bags = 24 square feet.
We need 3 more bags so
3 + 3 = 6
24 + 24 = 48
6 bags = 48 square feet.





2) Approximate the side length of the square pumpkin patch to the nearest foot.

Answer: ____________ feet
Explanation: (Show all of your work.)