5. A rectangular plot of farmland will be bounded on one side by a river and on the other three sides by a single-strand electric fence. With 800 meters of wire at your disposal, what are the dimensions of the largest area you can enclose?

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
Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons
Problem 37E: Examine several rectangles, each with a perimeter of 40 in., and find the dimensions of the...
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5. A rectangular plot of farmland will be bounded on one side by a river and on the other
three sides by a single-strand electric fence. With 800 meters of wire at your disposal,
what are the dimensions of the largest area you can enclose?
Transcribed Image Text:5. A rectangular plot of farmland will be bounded on one side by a river and on the other three sides by a single-strand electric fence. With 800 meters of wire at your disposal, what are the dimensions of the largest area you can enclose?
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