Questions
Assume that you work for Mother Nature Landscaping Co.
You are given the sketch showing a patio that is to be landscaped by your company.
The center square is to be planted with blooming flowers and the rest of the patio will contain a variety of potted plants arranged on its concrete surface.
- The design calls for 5 large potted plants to be placed along the
south edge of the patio, one in each corner (as shown) and 3 in
between.
How far apart should the centers of the pots be if you want them to be equally spaced? - What is the area of the actual square flower bed in the middle of the patio? (Note: you can use the scale on the bottom).
| Item name | Content | Response | Other feature | Theoretical difficulty | Percent correct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping-a | dimension,space | interpret, compute | diagram | 15 | 32% |
| Landscaping-b | dimension | measure, compute, use formula | diagram with scale | 15 | 38% |