16. Maximizing area. A rancher wants to enclose two rectangular areas near a river, one for sheep and one for cattle. The rancher has 240 yd of fencing available. What is the largest total area that can be enclosed?

16. Maximizing area. A rancher wants to enclose two rectangular areas near a river, one for sheep and one for cattle. The rancher has 240 yd of fencing available. What is the largest total area that can be enclosed?

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Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

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Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.1: Area And Initial Postulates

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