Question

Jackson runs a total distance of 300 m around a square garden in 5 rounds. Find the side length of the garden.
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Answer 1

In five rounds, Jackson covers a distance of 300 m, which is equal to five times the perimeter of the square garden.
Let the side length of the garden be $x,$ then perimeter $=4x$

Now, total distance covered in five rounds = 300
$\Rightarrow 5\times \text{Perimeter}=300$
$\Rightarrow 5\times 4x=300$
$\Rightarrow 20x=300$
Divide both sides by 20
$\Rightarrow \frac{20x}{20}=\frac{300}{20}$
$\Rightarrow x=15$ m

Hence, the side length of the garden is 15 m.