Question

mr. granger wants to spread fertilizer on his vegetable garden that has dimensions 41.5 feet by 30.8 feet. the fertilizer he chose costs $0.75 per square foot for adequate coverage. what is the possible range for the cost of the fertilizer that is needed to cover the vegetable garden? the cost would be at least but less than select choice select choice $953.24 $955.94 $956.48 $958.65

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate garden area

The area $A$ of a rectangle is given by $A = l\times w$, where $l = 41.5$ ft and $w=30.8$ ft. So $A=41.5\times30.8 = 1278.2$ square - feet.

Step2: Calculate cost of fertilizer

The cost per square - foot is $0.75$. So the total cost $C$ of the fertilizer is $C = 0.75\times A$. Substitute $A = 1278.2$ into the formula: $C=0.75\times1278.2 = 958.65$.

Answer:

$958.65$