Answer :
Final answer:
To construct a fence around a 90 ft by 175 ft lot at $1.25 per linear foot and $.825 per square foot for materials, it would cost a total of $13,656.25.
Explanation:
To calculate the cost of constructing a fence for a lot that measures 90 ft by 175 ft with a fence height of 6'6" (6.5 ft), we need to determine both the perimeter of the lot for the linear feet cost and the total area for the material cost per square foot.
The perimeter of the lot is 2*(90 + 175) = 2*265 = 530 feet. So, the cost of erecting the fence at $1.25 per linear ft is 530 ft * $1.25/ft = $662.50.
The total area that needs to be fenced is 90 ft * 175 ft = 15,750 square feet. Thus, the cost of materials at $.825 per square ft is 15,750 sq ft * $0.825/sq ft = $12,993.75.
The total cost of constructing the fence is the sum of the cost of erecting the fence and the cost of materials, which adds up to $662.50 + $12,993.75 = $13,656.25.
