A farmer with 600 ft. of fencing wishes to construct a rectangular pasture divided into two equal-sized pens (with fencing down the middle). What should the dimensions of the pasture be to maximize the total area? Include units of measurement. 9.

A farmer with 600 ft. of fencing wishes to construct a rectangular pasture divided into two equal-sized pens (with fencing down the middle). What should the dimensions of the pasture be to maximize the total area? Include units of measurement. 9.

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 34E: The farmer in Exercise 33 has decided to take the fencing purchased and use it to enclose the...

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