2) An agriculturist wanted to plant seven different organic crops in a small field. To properly study the crops, they were separated into plots. The agriculturist decided to enclose and divide a rectangular portion of the field into seven equal plots by fences parallel to one of the sides. A total of 140 meters of pre- fabricated fence are available. Find the area of the largest field that can be enclosed.

2) An agriculturist wanted to plant seven different organic crops in a small field. To properly study the crops, they were separated into plots. The agriculturist decided to enclose and divide a rectangular portion of the field into seven equal plots by fences parallel to one of the sides. A total of 140 meters of pre- fabricated fence are available. Find the area of the largest field that can be enclosed.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

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

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

Chapter4: Quadrilaterals

Section4.2: The Parallelogram And Kite

Problem 5E: A carpenter lays out boards of lengths 8 ft, 8 ft, 4 ft, and 4 ft by placing them end to end. a If...

See similar textbooks