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A farmer with 800 fcct of fencing wants to cnclosc a rcctangular arca and then subdivide it into 3 pens with fencing parallel to one side of the rectangle. What is the largest area he can enclose?

A farmer with 800 fcct of fencing wants to cnclosc a rcctangular arca and then subdivide it into 3 pens with fencing parallel to one side of the rectangle. What is the largest area he can enclose?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles
Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons
Problem 33E: Farmer Watson wishes to fence a rectangular plot of ground measuring 245 ft by 140 ft. aWhat amount...
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A farmer with 800 fcct of fencing wants to cnclosc a rcctangular arca and then subdivido it into 3 pens with fencing parallel to one side of the rectangle. What is the largest area he can enclose?
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