The length of your rectangular backyard is 275 feet and the width is 125 feet. You want to enclose the backyard with chain link fence that is $1.25 per foot. Calculate the total cost of the fencing required to enclose the backyard.

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The length of your rectangular backyard is 275 feet and the width is 125 feet.  You want to enclose the backyard with chain link fence that is $1.25 per foot.  Calculate the total cost of the fencing required to enclose the backyard.

anonymous · Answer

275•125=?

anonymous · Answer

With that product, you multiply it by $1.25

anonymous · Answer

uhhh i got 35,234,374

anonymous · Answer

ion think thats right

anonymous · Answer

275•125=34,375 square feet
34,375•1.25=$41,250

aaronq · Answer

They're asking for the perimeter not the area.

Perimeter = 2L + 2W = 2(275 feet) + 2(125 feet)

Cost = Perimeter * price = [2(275 feet) + 2(125 feet)]*($1.25/foot) = $ 1000