A landowner has 1200 ft of fencing material with which to enclose a rectangular space immediately next to a building wall. If the building wall does not require any fencing along that edge, what is the largest area that can be enclosed? Maximum area: (sq. ft) Length parallel to building wall: (ft) Length perpendicular to building wall: (ft)

A landowner has 1200 ft of fencing material with which to enclose a rectangular space immediately next to a building wall. If the building wall does not require any fencing along that edge, what is the largest area that can be enclosed? Maximum area: (sq. ft) Length parallel to building wall: (ft) Length perpendicular to building wall: (ft)

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.1: Prisms, Area And Volume

Problem 27E: The box with dimensions indicated is to be constructed of materials that cost 1 cent per square inch...

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