A rectangle is inscribed in a parabola y^2 = 16x with the side of the rectangle along the latus rectum of the parabola. If the area of the rectangle is maximized, compute its perimeter. a. 24.63 C. 14.57 b. 13.69 d. 20.69

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A rectangle is inscribed in a parabola y^2 = 16x with the side of the rectangle along the latus
rectum of the parabola. If the area of the rectangle is maximized, compute its perimeter.
a. 24.63
C.
14.57
b. 13.69
d.
20.69
Transcribed Image Text:A rectangle is inscribed in a parabola y^2 = 16x with the side of the rectangle along the latus rectum of the parabola. If the area of the rectangle is maximized, compute its perimeter. a. 24.63 C. 14.57 b. 13.69 d. 20.69
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