If a chain link fence is 60 feet long, how far apart are the posts spaced?

• A. 10 Feet
• B. 6 Feet
• C. 8 Feet
• D. 9 Feet

Answer: (A)

Spacing posts evenly along a fence means dividing the total length into equal segments. For a 60-foot run, using a common neat spacing of 10 feet creates six equal spaces (60 ÷ 10 = 6), which means there are seven posts along the line. That’s why 10 feet is the best answer. Other distances would not divide evenly into six gaps across 60 feet (8 feet gives 7.5 gaps, 9 feet gives about 6.67 gaps, 6 feet would require 10 gaps or a different post count), so they don’t fit the typical, evenly spaced setup.