Planning & EstimatingQuestion 75 of 100
How many square feet are in a rectangular lawn that is 45 feet by 60 feet?
a.105 square feet
b.1,050 square feet
c.270 square feet
d.2,700 square feet
Explanation
Area of a rectangle is length times width, so 45 times 60 equals 2,700 square feet. This area figure is then used to calculate seed, sod, fertilizer, or irrigation coverage. Getting the area right is the foundation of most landscape takeoffs.
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