Math Problem Statement
How wide is the garden? There are 21 plants, each with a 50cm space between them and also 50cm space at each end of the garden.
Solution
To find the width of the garden, let’s break it down step by step:
- Number of plants: 21
- Space between each plant: 50 cm
- Space at each end of the garden: 50 cm (both ends)
Step 1: Total space between plants
There are 21 plants, meaning there are gaps between them. Each gap is 50 cm wide.
Step 2: Add the space at the ends
There is 50 cm at each end of the garden, so:
Step 3: Total width of the garden
Now, sum the total space between the plants and the spaces at the ends:
Final Answer
The total width of the garden is:
Do you need more details or have any further questions?
Here are some related questions:
- What if the plants were spaced 60 cm apart instead?
- How would the total length change if there were 25 plants?
- If the garden were rectangular, what would the area be if the width was 2 meters?
- How many additional plants could fit if we reduced the spacing to 40 cm?
- How would the answer change if only one side had a 50 cm buffer?
Tip: Remember to subtract 1 from the number of plants to determine the number of gaps between them!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Basic Arithmetic
Measurement
Linear Arrangement
Formulas
Total gaps = Number of plants - 1
Total space = (Gaps * Space between plants) + Space at each end
Theorems
None
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 4-6