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The area of a square plot of land is 1156m². The plot is to be fenced with three strands of wire. What is the length...

The area of a square plot of land is 1156m². The plot is to be fenced with three strands of wire. What is the length of the wire that is needed?

A. 867 m
B. 408 m
C. 136 m
D. 102 m

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The correct answer is [B]

- The perimeter of the square = 4L
L² = Area
L² = 1156
L= v1156 = 34
- Perimeter = 4 x 34= 136 m
136 x 3 = 408

Wilfykil answered the question on July 31, 2019 at 06:46

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