To find 125% of 8, it is easiest to first find 25% of 8 then multiply it by 5 since 125% is 5 times 25%.
To find 25% of 8, divide it by 4.
8 / 4 = 2
Multiply 2 by 5.
2 x 5 = 10
That means that the length of the garden is 10.
To find the area of the garden, multiply the length by the width.
10 x 8 = 80
The area of the garden is 80 m².
Hope this helps!