Anthony wants to make two different rectangular flowerbeds ,each with an area of 24 square feet .he will build a wooden frame around each flower bed.the flowerbeds will have side lengths that are whole numbers.
Anthony wants to make two different
rectangular flowerbeds, each with an area of 24 square
feet. He will build a wooden frame around each
flowerbed. The flowerbeds will have side lengths that are
whole numbers.
Part A
Each unit square on the grid below is 1 square foot. Draw
two possible flowerbeds. Label each with a letter.
Part B
Which of the flowerbeds will take more wood to frame?
Explain how you know.