A fence must be built in a large field to enclose a rectangular area of 25,600 m?. One side of the area is bounded by an existing fence; no fence is needed there. Material for the fence costs $3 per meter for the two ends, and $1.50 per meter for the side opposite the existing fence. Find the minimum cost of the fencing job.

A fence must be built in a large field to enclose a rectangular area of 25,600 m?. One side of the area is bounded by an existing fence; no fence is needed there. Material for the fence costs $3 per meter for the two ends, and $1.50 per meter for the side opposite the existing fence. Find the minimum cost of the fencing job.

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 31E: Mary Frances has a rectangular garden plot that encloses an area of 48 yd2. If 28 yd of fencing are...

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