Q. 343 - Intermediate Algebra

Question

Landscaping Reed wants to have a square garden plot in his backyard. He has enough

compost to cover an area of 75 square feet. Use the formula$s=\sqrt{A}$ to find the length of each side of his garden. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The length of each side of garden is 8.5 ft.

Step 1. Given Information

Reed has enough compost to cover an area of 75

square feet.

$A=75f{t}^2$

Step 2. Finding the side by using the formula

Put$A=75 in s=\sqrt{A}$

$$\begin{gathered} s=\sqrt{75}=5\sqrt{3} \\ s=5\times 1.7=8.5ft \end{gathered}$$