A rectangular yard measuring 33 ft by 43 ft is bordered (and surrounded) by a fence. Inside, a walk that is 2ft wide goes all the way along the fence. Find the area of this walk.

Question

Be sure to include the correct unit in your answer.

Answer 1

area of the yard = 43 x 33 = 1419 ft^2

area of the walkway plus the yard = (43+4)(33+4) = 47(37) = 1739 ft^2

area of the walkway = 1739 - 1419 = 320 square feet