Chapter 2.6, Problem 13P

The builder measures the perimeter of the foundation to be $425\text{ft}$.

He must order steel beams to install around the perimeter of the foundation. Steel must be ordered in meters. How many meters of steel should the builder order?

To determine

To Find: The meters of the steel should order by the builder.

Answer to Problem 13P

  $129.53\text{m}$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Perimeter of the foundation $=425\text{ft}$

Calculation:

  $\begin{array}{l}1\text{foot = }\frac{1}{3.281}\text{m}\\ 425\text{feet = }\frac{\text{425}}{3.281}\text{m}\\ 425\text{feet = }129.53\text{m}\end{array}$

Steel order by the builder should be $129.53\text{m}$