A rectangular field is to be fenced on 3 sides leaving a side of 20 feet unfenced. If the area of the field is 680 Sq. feet how many feet of fencing will be required?

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  1. A. 84 feet
  2. B. 86 feet
  3. C. 88 feet
  4. D. None of these

Correct answer

88 feet

Explanation

Explanation Area = Length x Width 680 = 20 x Width Width = 34 ft Fencing is required for 3 sides: Fencing length = Width + Width + Length = 34 + 34 + 20 = 88 ft So, the correct answer is 88 ft .

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