A Garden Is in the Shape of a Square with a Perimeter

question 101

Multiple Choice

A garden is in the shape of a square with a perimeter of 34 feet. The garden is surrounded by two fences. One fence is around the perimeter of the garden, whereas the second fence is 2 feet from the first fence, as the figure indicates. If the material used to build the two fences is $1.85 per foot, what was the total cost of the fences?

• A) The total cost of the fences was $77.70.
• B) The total cost of the fences was $140.60.
• C) The total cost of the fences was $155.40.
• D) The total cost of the fences was $154.34.
• E) The total cost of the fences was $92.50.

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