A farmer has 400 ft of fencing with which to enclose a rectangular field adjacent to anexisting wall. When constructing the field, no fencing is to be used along the wall. What isthe largest possible area of the field?

A farmer has 400 ft of fencing with which to enclose a rectangular field adjacent to anexisting wall. When constructing the field, no fencing is to be used along the wall. What isthe largest possible area of the field?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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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 31E: Mary Frances has a rectangular garden plot that encloses an area of 48 yd2. If 28 yd of fencing are...

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