A high school is planning to build a new playing field surrounded by a running track. The track coach wants two laps around the track to be 1000 m.The football coach wants the rectangular infield area to be as large as possible. Can both coaches be satisfied?

A high school is planning to build a new playing field surrounded by a running track. The track coach wants two laps around the track to be 1000 m.The football coach wants the rectangular infield area to be as large as possible. Can both coaches be satisfied?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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

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

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