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A farmer has enough money to build only 100 meters of fence. What are the dimensions of the field he can enclose the maximum area? * 25 m by 25 m 15 m by 35 m O 20 m by 30 m O 22.5 m by 27. 5 m

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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A farmer has enough money to build only
100 meters of fence. What are the
dimensions of the field he can enclose
the maximum area? *
25 m by 25 m
O 15 m by 35 m
O 20 m by 30 m
O 22.5 m by 27. 5 m

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