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Lot size / acreage (more than three sides) |
2007-05-11 |
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From Martha:
What is the lot size of the following dimensions equivalent to acre.
141.85 x 52.55 x 217.63 x 38.89 x 68.08
Answered by Penny Nom and Stephen La Rocque. |
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An exclusion zone around a triangle II |
2011-05-03 |
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From Aishwarya:
A long time ago Mr gibson found an island shaped as a triangle with three straight shores of length 3km, 4km and 5km. He declared an exclusion zone around his island and forbade anyone to come within 1km of his shore. What was the area of his exclusion zone?
This question was answered but did not understand the explanation.
Answered by Robert Dawson. |
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Percentage increase |
2010-05-20 |
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From Rebecca:
Question from Rebecca:
In 2008 my land was valued at $84,000. In 2009 my land was re-valued at $235,000.00. What is the
percent increase between the two values? I want to be able to express "the
value was increased by x%."
Answered by Harley Weston. |
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Conversion factor |
2009-03-23 |
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From kab:
Would like to photocopy a Landscape Design. What is the Conversion Ratio or magnification required to convert 1" = 10 feet to 1/4" = 1 foot?
Answered by Harley Weston. |
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An octagonal landscaping frame |
2009-03-01 |
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From Richard:
Hi
I am trying to put landscape timbers down in octagon shape that measures 6
feet across and outside measures 360 degrees.. The timbers are 4 inches by 4
inches. I need to know at what angle to cut boards and at what length i need to
complete octagon.
Thanking you in advance for your kind assistance.
Richard :)
Answered by Harley Weston. |
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A 16 sided lot |
2008-01-16 |
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From R:
I am having a land of 16 irregular sides i know all the length of the sides how to calculate the
area of the land
Answered by Harley Weston. |
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32,648 square footage = how much land? |
2007-08-22 |
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From Elizabeth:
1. What amount of Land = an acre?
2. 32,648 square footage = how much land?
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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Calculating the area (acreage) of a four sided lot |
2007-07-18 |
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From A property owner:
I have a real estate property and the lot size is something I need to find out. I know the lengths of the four sides, but it isn't a rectangle, it is an odd shape. How do I find the acreage?
Answered by Stephen La Rocque. |
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Landscaping |
2006-05-11 |
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From Luke:
HOW MANY CUBIC YARDS OF CONCRETE WILL IT TAKE TO FILL UP A BOX 20FT.X20FT.X6IN DEEP?
HOW MANY CUBIC YARDS OF CONCRETE WILL IT TAKE; I HAVE A 12FT.IN DIAMETER POND AND I WANT TO PUT A 3FT.SIDEWALK AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF IT?
Answered by Stephen La Rocque. |
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Cubic yards of landscape stone |
2006-04-19 |
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From Janet:
I need to spread landscape stone around my pool. A landscaper said I need 16 yards. What is the area of a cubic yard if I want the stone 3" deep?
Answered by Stephen La Rocque. |
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Mrs. Faria lives on an island |
2005-12-15 |
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From Julie:
Mrs. Faria lives on an island 1 km from the mainland. She paddles her canoe at 3 km/h and jogs at 5 km/h. the nearest drug store is 3 km along the shore from the point on the shore closest to the island. Where should she land to reach the drug store in minimum time?
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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The area of a lot |
2004-08-22 |
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From Cassie:
I'm in the process of purchasing some land and I'm trying to figure out the square footage of the property. Unfortunately, it's be a while since I had to remember this type of formula. The property is 140 ft on left side, across the back it is 220.61 ft, the right side is 167.52 ft, the frontage is 105 ft.
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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5.75 acres of land |
2003-11-28 |
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From Susan:
We own 5.75 acres of land here in El Paso Tx.
Some one wants to buy all or some of our land...to build homes on...but.. I can't figure a few things
1. our land is Almost exactly 500x 500x500 x500 ft square proprty
based on this can you tell me the approx perimiter measurements of EACH acre
we wish to sell approx 1/2 of this 5.75 acres ...or a tad bit less.. these are all approx measurements
what I also need to know is.. how many 50ft x 100ft lots are in each (1 )Acre???
Answered by Penny Nom. |
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The square footage of a section of land |
2003-06-04 |
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From Diane:
We are trying to calculate the square footage of a section of land with the following dimensions:
One end is 100 feet. The other end is 105 feet.. One side is 350 feet and the other side is 372 feet. I calculated the area as 35,875 sq. feet, however, the brochure for the land says the area is 36,200 + sq. feet.
Answered by Leeanne Boehm. |
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A four dimensional object |
2001-02-14 |
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From A student:
Can you give me some examples of a four dimensional object you can find around your house?
Answered by Harley Weston. |
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