What is the cost of seeding a rectangular lawn 100 ft by 80 ft if 1 pound of seed costs $8.85 and covers 400 square feet? Use estimation to decide whether your answer is reasonable.
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Step 1:** Calculate the area of the rectangular lawn by multiplying the length and width: Area = 100 ft * 80 ft = 8000 square feet ** Show more…
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