Journal of the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association
Volume 37 Issue 2, June 2000
67
A Fence for the Community Pasture
Klaus Puhlmann
The county council meeting was about to adjourn when, yet again, counselor Smith requested the floor and said, “We are facing a serious problem with the use of our community pasture. The farmers wanted the cattle, horses and sheep in separate areas. It is therefore necessary that the existing pasture be cross-fenced to create three separate areas for the animals.” Everyone seemed to agree with the suggestion.