A farmer wants to fence a rectangular lot. Additional fencing is needed to sub-divide the area into three equal parts. The cost of material to fence the outer boundaries is P200/meter and P100/meter for the inner boundaries. If the budget of the farmer is P20,000, what is the length of the longer side of the lot having the largest area?

A farmer wants to fence a rectangular lot. Additional fencing is needed to sub-divide the area into three equal parts. The cost of material to fence the outer boundaries is P200/meter and P100/meter for the inner boundaries. If the budget of the farmer is P20,000, what is the length of the longer side of the lot having the largest area?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

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 33E: Farmer Watson wishes to fence a rectangular plot of ground measuring 245 ft by 140 ft. aWhat amount...

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