The length of the rectangular reservoir is 45 m, and the width is 38 m. At a distance of 2 m

The length of the rectangular reservoir is 45 m, and the width is 38 m. At a distance of 2 m, we put a fence. Find the length of the fence.

To answer the question of the problem, you need to know the perimeter of the hedge. From the condition of the problem, the reservoir is rectangular, that is, the fence is also rectangular. The perimeter of a rectangle is the sum of the length and width times two.

1. Determine what is the length of the fence.

45 + 4 = 49 meters.

2. Let’s calculate what the width of the fence is equal to.

38 + 4 = 42 meters.

3. Find the length of the fence.

(49 + 42) * 2 = 182 meters.

Answer: The length of the fence is one hundred and eighty two meters.



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