3. A rectangular field having an area of 500 m2 and is to be enclosed by a fence, and an additional fence is to be used to divide the field down the middle. The cost of the fence down the middle is Php 40 per meter and the fence along the sides costs Php 25 per meter. Determine the dimensions of the field so that the total cost of the fencing material is least.

3. A rectangular field having an area of 500 m2 and is to be enclosed by a fence, and an additional fence is to be used to divide the field down the middle. The cost of the fence down the middle is Php 40 per meter and the fence along the sides costs Php 25 per meter. Determine the dimensions of the field so that the total cost of the fencing material is least.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons

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