Simons garden is 12 by 24 feet He will plant bushes that req

Simon’s garden is 12 by 24 feet. He will plant bushes that require 8 sq ft of space. How many bushes can he plant?

A. 16

B. 24

C. 27

D. 36

Solution

D. To answer this question, you need to know the perimeter of the frame. For a rectangle, the perimeter is 2I + 2w. If w = 8 and I = 10, then the perimeter = 2(8) + 2(10) = 36 inches. At $0.50 per inch, multiply 36 × $0.50 to get the price of the wood.

36 × $0.50 = $18.00