Carlos is spreading mulch in a circle on top of an area where he has planted some seeds. He has enough mulch to cover an area that is 12.5 square feet. How much rubber edging does Carlos need to encircle the mulch that will cover the seeds?

Brennan Flores

Brennan Flores

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2020-12-17

Carlos is spreading mulch in a circle on top of an area where he has planted some seeds. He has enough mulch to cover an area that is 12.5 square feet. How much rubber edging does Carlos need to encircle the mulch that will cover the seeds?

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crocolylec

crocolylec

Skilled2020-12-18Added 100 answers

Using the given area, we must first find the radius: A=πr2
12.5=πr2

12.5=πr2

12.5π=r2

r=12.5π

r2ft

The circumference of a circle is: C=2πr:

C=2π(2)

C12.6ft

So. Carlos will need about 12.6 feet of rubber edging.

Jeffrey Jordon

Jeffrey Jordon

Expert2021-08-10Added 2605 answers

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