Rashad is considering two designs for a garden. In Design 1 he would use fencing to surround a square plot of land that has an area of 1,296 square feet. In Design 2 he would divide a plot of land into two rectangular sections, each 15 feet by 36 feet, and surround the plot with fencing, as well as place fencing along the dividing line of the two sections.

Two designs for a garden are shown. Design 1 is a square with an area of 1,296 square feet. Design 2 is 2 rectangles with lengths of 15 feet and 36 feet that are connected at one side.

Which plan would cost less in fencing? Explain.

Design 1, because it requires 12 fewer feet of fencing than Design 2
Design 1, because it requires 24 fewer feet of fencing than Design 2
Design 2, because it requires 12 fewer feet of fencing than Design 1
Design 2, because it requires 24 fewer feet of fencing than Design 1