A training ring for horses is an oval that is made from a rectangle with 2 semi-circles on each end. If x = 44 feet and y = 31 feet and the entire ring is to be fenced in, what is the minimum amount of fencing needed? Round the answer to the nearest foot.

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anonymous · Answer

The two semi circles gives you one full circle. Thus 
The minimum length fencing material = pi * y +2x
Insert the value of x and y the solve it.