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The discussion revolves around calculating various areas and perimeters related to a garden project, including the pond, patio, and lawn areas. Participants are seeking assistance with mathematical calculations and clarifications on definitions and assumptions related to the garden layout.

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  • One participant outlines the need to calculate the circumference of the pond, perimeter of the garden, patio area, lawn area, and pond area, emphasizing the importance of showing workings.
  • Another participant questions the specifics of the calculations attempted and clarifies the formula for the circumference of a circle, given the diameter.
  • There is a discussion about whether the "garden" includes the patio, with one participant suggesting that the boundary forms a right triangle.
  • Participants discuss the area of the pond using the formula for a circle and confirm the radius based on the given diameter.
  • One participant provides detailed calculations for the circumference, perimeter, and areas, including costs for materials based on the calculated areas.
  • Another participant acknowledges the perimeter calculation but expresses reluctance to verify the rest of the calculations.

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There is no clear consensus on the calculations, as participants express uncertainty about specific definitions (e.g., garden vs. lawn) and the accuracy of the calculations presented. Multiple competing views and approaches to the problem remain evident throughout the discussion.

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Participants highlight the need for clarity in definitions and the importance of showing all workings. There are unresolved questions regarding the distinction between the garden and lawn areas, as well as the accuracy of the calculations provided.

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This discussion may be useful for individuals engaged in landscaping projects, students learning about geometry and area calculations, or anyone needing assistance with practical applications of mathematical concepts in real-world scenarios.

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I have tried this a couple of times but no successBefore you buy materials, you need to work out how much you will need. As such, you need to calculate the following:

the circumference of the pond -A
the perimeter of the garden
the patio area -b
the lawn area (minus pond area)
the pond area- a
Please remember to show your workings and give answers to two decimal places!

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Exactly what have you tried and where did you have problems?

the circumference of the pond -A
I presume you know that the circumference of a circle of diameter, d, is $\pi d$. Here the diameter is 2.7m.

the perimeter of the garden
Does the "garden" include the patio? If not, the boundary between the patio and the garden is the hypotenuse of a rig[ht triangle in which an angle is 40 degrees and the "opposite side" has length 2.5 m. sin(40)= 2.5/x. You are given all of the other lengths.

the patio area -b
You are told that the length of the leg opposite the 40 degree angle is 2.5 m. The length of the other leg is given by 2.5/x= tan(40). I presume that you know that the area of a triangle is given by (1/2)base times height.

the lawn area (minus pond area)
What is the distinction between "garden" and "lawn"?

the pond area-
The area of a circle is \pi r^2. If the diameter of the pond is 2.7 m, the radius is 1.35 m.
 
Country Boy said:
Exactly what have you tried and where did you have problems?

the circumference of the pond -A
I presume you know that the circumference of a circle of diameter, d, is $\pi d$. Here the diameter is 2.7m.

the perimeter of the garden
Does the "garden" include the patio? If not, the boundary between the patio and the garden is the hypotenuse of a rig[ht triangle in which an angle is 40 degrees and the "opposite side" has length 2.5 m. sin(40)= 2.5/x. You are given all of the other lengths.

the patio area -b
You are told that the length of the leg opposite the 40 degree angle is 2.5 m. The length of the other leg is given by 2.5/x= tan(40). I presume that you know that the area of a triangle is given by (1/2)base times height.

the lawn area (minus pond area)
What is the distinction between "garden" and "lawn"?

the pond area-
The area of a circle is \pi r^2. If the diameter of the pond is 2.7 m, the radius is 1.35 m.

hi yes the lawn area is the garden

so what is the equation and answer for area of the lawn

area of patio

and can you confirm the calculation and length for the side near the house?

thanks
 
lward100 said:
Please remember to show your workings and give answers to two decimal places.
You have to show YOUR workings...not ours...
Are you saying you're unable to calculate (as example) area of a circle diameter = 2.7?

Please show your work so far and where you're stuck...we'll check it...
 
Circumference of the pond = pi*D = 2.7*pi = 8.48m

Perimeter of the garden = 6.2+7.4+(2.5÷tan(40))+2.5+5.5

Area of patio = 0.5(2.5)(2.5÷tan(40))

Perimeter of Garden = 6.2+7.4+(2.5÷tan(40))+2.5+5.5 = 24.58m

Area of patio = 0.5(2.5)(2.5÷tan(40)) = 3.72m^2

Area of lawn = area of garden - area of patio - area of pond = 0.5(5.5+2.5+7.4)(2.5÷tan(40)) - 0.5(2.5)(2.5÷tan(40)) - pi(2.7÷2)^2 = 13.5m^2

Area of pond = pi(2.7÷2)^2 = 5.73m^2





The circumference of the pond is 8.48m and each border takes 2m so 8.48÷2 = 4.24 = 5 border bags required therefore cost of border on pond = 5*5.40 = £27



The perimeter of the garden is 24.58m and each panel takes 1.5m so 24.58÷1.5 = 16.37 = 17 panels required.

The number of panels for fencing and decorative trellis is same so cost for both fencing and trellis = (17*6)+(17*8) =£238

Are of patio is 4.08 and each slab covers and area of (0.6)^2 so 4.08÷(0.6)^2 = 11.33 = 12 slabs required and so the total cost will be 12*9.5 = £114

Area of patio 4.08m^2 and each slab covers (0.6)^2 of area so 4.08÷(0.6)^2 = 11.33 = 12 slabs required which means 2 boxes required and so cost = 2*9.5 = £19

Area of patio 3.72m^2 and each slab covers (0.6)^2 of area so 3.72÷(0.6)^2 = 11.33 = 10.34 slabs required which means 2 boxes required and so cost = 2*9.5 = £19

Area of lawn = 13.5 and each bottle of lawn food is covering 3m^2 of area so 13.5÷3 = 4.5 = 5 bottles of lawn food required and hence the cost is 5*3 =£15

Total cost £299
 
lward100 said:
Perimeter of Garden = 6.2+7.4+(2.5÷tan(40))+2.5+5.5 = 24.58m
Correct...good job!
I'm too lazy to check the rest...
 

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