A gardener has 520 feet of fencing to fence in a rectangular garden. One side of the garden is bordered by a river and so it does not need any fencing. What dimensions would guarantee that the garden has the greatest possible area?   a) Shorter side ___ feet b) Longer side ___ feet c) Greatest possible area ___ ft2 (square feet)

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A gardener has 520 feet of fencing to fence in a rectangular garden. One side of the garden is bordered by a river and so it does not need any fencing.

What dimensions would guarantee that the garden has the greatest possible area?  

a) Shorter side ___ feet

b) Longer side ___ feet

c) Greatest possible area ___ ft2 (square feet)

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