A fence is to be built to enclose a rectangular area of 300 square feet. The fence along three sides is to be made of material that costs 4 dollars per foot, and the material for the fourth side costs 16 dollars per foot. Find the dimensions of the enclosure that is most economical to construct. Dimensions: 27.35 x 10.35

A fence is to be built to enclose a rectangular area of 300 square feet. The fence along three sides is to be made of material that costs 4 dollars per foot, and the material for the fourth side costs 16 dollars per foot. Find the dimensions of the enclosure that is most economical to construct. Dimensions: 27.35 x 10.35

Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1

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Author:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole

Publisher:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole

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