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23 April, 21:09

a post is put every 6 feet along a fence around a rectangular field that is 42 ft long and 36 ft wide. How many posts are needed?

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  1. 23 April, 21:37
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    26: 6 + 5 + 6 + 5 + 4 in corner
  2. 23 April, 21:38
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    First, let's find the perimeter:

    42*2 + 36*2 = 84 + 72 = 156

    156/6 = 26

    26 posts are needed.
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