Cost of Fencing for Parking Lot: Function of Width w | Tricky Word Problem

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The cost of fencing for a rectangular parking lot is determined by the width (w) and the unique pricing structure for each side. The fencing along the back costs $10 per meter, while the street-facing side costs $20 per meter. The length of the street side is 20 meters longer than the width. The cost function can be expressed as C(w) = $10(5w + 60) for the total fencing cost based on the width.

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Fencing around a rectangular parking lot costs twice as much along the side facing the street than the other three sides. The fencing along the back of the lot costs $10 per meter. Express the cost C of the fence as a function of the width w if the length of the street side of the parking lot is 20m longer than the width.

Here is the best I could come up with..

C(w)=(3w+2/3w)$10+(w+2/3w)$20

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2nd attempt..

C(w)=$10/m(5w+60m)
 

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