Solve the problem.
-Mel plans to fence his yard for his new puppy. The yard is a $29 \mathrm{ft}$ by $92 \mathrm{ft}$ rectangle. Fencing costs $\$ 12$ per $10 \mathrm{ft}$ section. What is the cost of the fence not including unused fencing?
A) $\$ 69.60$
B) $\$ 580.80$
C) $\$ 145.20$
D) $\$ 290.40$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The perimeter of the yard is $2 \times (29 + 92) = 242$ ft. The number of 10 ft sections needed is $242 \div 10 = 24.2$, rounded up to 25 sections. The cost is $25 \times 12 = \$ 300$. However, since the question asks for the cost not including unused fencing, we calculate for 24 sections: $24 \times 12 = \$ 288$. The closest option is D) $\$ 290.40$.

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