You have been given 260 ft of material to make the rectangular figure below. What dimensions should you use to create the maximum area?

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Section9.2: Pyramids, Area, And Volume
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Transcribed Image Text:You have been given 260 ft of material to make the rectangular figure below. What dimensions should you use to create the maximum area? You have been given 128 meters of material to make the rectangular figure below. What dimensions should you use to create the maximum area? You are going to build a fence around the schoolyard to fence in the playground. The fence will be up against the school. If you have 94 yards of fencing, what are the dimensions of the playground space that will provide the greatest area?
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