1. A farmer intends to make four identical rectangular pens each with an area of 100 m? as shown in the figure. What are the dimension of fence that minimize the amount of the materials used? (Note that the farmer does not need a fence along the side of the barn.) Вam 100 100 100 100

1. A farmer intends to make four identical rectangular pens each with an area of 100 m? as shown in the figure. What are the dimension of fence that minimize the amount of the materials used? (Note that the farmer does not need a fence along the side of the barn.) Вam 100 100 100 100

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

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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 38E: Examine several rectangles, each with an area of 36 in2, and find the dimensions of the rectangle...

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