Q. 344 - Intermediate Algebra

Question

Landscaping Vince wants to make a square patio in his yard. He has enough concrete to pave

an area of 130 square feet. Use the formula $s=\sqrt{A}$to find the length of each side of his patio. Round

your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The length of each side of patio is 11.4ft.

Step 1. Given information

Vince has enough concrete to pave an area of 130 square feet.

$A=130f{t}^2$

We have to find the length of each side of patio.

Step 2. Finding side of square by using the formula

$$\begin{gathered} s=\sqrt{A} \\ s=\sqrt{130} \\ s=11.4 \end{gathered}$$