10) A norman window has the shape of a rectangle surmounted by a semicircle (similar to older buildings). (The diameter of the semicircle is equal to the width of the rectangle.) If the perimeter of the window is 30ft, find the dimensions of the window so that the greatest possible amount of light is admitted.

10) A norman window has the shape of a rectangle surmounted by a semicircle (similar to older buildings). (The diameter of the semicircle is equal to the width of the rectangle.) If the perimeter of the window is 30ft, find the dimensions of the window so that the greatest possible amount of light is admitted.

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

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