A homeowner wants to build a fence to enclose a 500 square yard rectangular area in his backyard. Along one side the fence is to be unde of heavy-duty material costing $9 per yard, while the material aloug the remaining three sides costs $1 per yard. Determine the least cost to the homeowner. 2 least cost = $205 3 Jeast cost 4. least cost $190 = $200 5. least cost = $195

A homeowner wants to build a fence to enclose a 500 square yard rectangular area in his backyard. Along one side the fence is to be unde of heavy-duty material costing $9 per yard, while the material aloug the remaining three sides costs $1 per yard. Determine the least cost to the homeowner. 2 least cost = $205 3 Jeast cost 4. least cost $190 = $200 5. least cost = $195

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.CR: Review Exercises

Problem 9CR: Tom Morrow wants to buy some fertilizer for his yard. The lot size is 140 ft by 160 ft. The outside...

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