To find:
a. If the pond is square, what are its dimensions?
Answer to Problem 36AYU
a. The dimensions are 19 ft.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A pond is enclosed by a wooden deck that is 3 feet wide. The fence surrounding the deck is 100 feet long.
Calculation:
a. The pond is square so its dimensions are
Therefore the dimensions are 19.
To find:
b. If the pond is rectangular and the length of the pond is to be three times its width, what are its dimensions?
Answer to Problem 36AYU
b. Length and width are , .
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A pond is enclosed by a wooden deck that is 3 feet wide. The fence surrounding the deck is 100 feet long.
Calculation:
b. The pond is rectangular.
So, .
and (three times its width)
Therefore length and width are , .
To find:
c. If the pond is circular, what is its dimensions?
Answer to Problem 36AYU
c. The dimensions would be .
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A pond is enclosed by a wooden deck that is 3 feet wide. The fence surrounding the deck is 100 feet long.
Calculation:
c. The pond is circular.
That is .
To find:
d. Which pond has the larger area?
Answer to Problem 36AYU
d. The area 525 sq.ft.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A pond is enclosed by a wooden deck that is 3 feet wide. The fence surrounding the deck is 100 feet long.
Calculation:
The area of square is .
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