A fence is built to make a rectangular enclosure against a river, with the river forms one side of the rectangle so that no fence is required on that side. The area enclosed is 200 square metres. Find the smallest total length of the fence required.

A fence is built to make a rectangular enclosure against a river, with the river forms one side of the rectangle so that no fence is required on that side. The area enclosed is 200 square metres. Find the smallest total length of the fence required.

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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 37E: Examine several rectangles, each with a perimeter of 40 in., and find the dimensions of the...

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