Norman builds a rectangular pig pen with two parallel partitions using 150 meters of fencing materials. What should be the dimensions of the pig pen so that it would enclose the largest possible area?

Norman builds a rectangular pig pen with two parallel partitions using 150 meters of fencing materials. What should be the dimensions of the pig pen so that it would enclose the largest possible area?

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

Problem 31E: Mary Frances has a rectangular garden plot that encloses an area of 48 yd2. If 28 yd of fencing are...

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