Perimeter Question
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Mr. Greenthumb wants to plant a rectangular-shaped garden in his backyard to grow fruits and vegetables. The total area of the garden needs to be 196 square feet and must be fenced all the way around to keep the rabbits from eating his plants. Fencing costs $2.50/ft at the hardware store. If the long side is 4 times the length of the short side, how much will it cost him to fence around the entire garden?
- $490.00
- $258.50
- $70.00
- $175.00
- none of these are correct
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