Prachi needs between 240 and 260 total feet of fence panels. The home improvement store has 24 short (6-foot) fence panels and 28 long ( 8 -foot ) fence panels in stock. Which of the following combinations of fence panels could she buy?Choose 1 answer:A 6 short fence panels and 26 long fence panelsB 8 short fence panels and 23 long fence panels(C) 27 short fence panels and 12 long fence panels(D) 30 short fence panels and 10 long fence panels
Q. Prachi needs between 240 and 260 total feet of fence panels. The home improvement store has 24 short (6-foot) fence panels and 28 long ( 8 -foot ) fence panels in stock. Which of the following combinations of fence panels could she buy?Choose 1 answer:A 6 short fence panels and 26 long fence panelsB 8 short fence panels and 23 long fence panels(C) 27 short fence panels and 12 long fence panels(D) 30 short fence panels and 10 long fence panels
Calculate Total Length: Calculate the total length if Prachi buys 6 short and 26 long fence panels.6 short panels ×6 feet each =36 feet26 long panels ×8 feet each =208 feetTotal =36+208=244 feet
Check Length Range: Check if 244 feet is between 240 and 260 feet.244 is between 240 and 260.
Calculate Total Length: Calculate the total length if Prachi buys 8 short and 23 long fence panels.8 short panels ×6 feet each =48 feet23 long panels ×8 feet each =184 feetTotal =48+184=232 feet
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