A norman arch is a rectangle with a semicircle attached at one end. If you wish to make a window in the shape of a norman arch, such that the total perimeter of the window is 2m, what is the largest area that the window can nave?

A norman arch is a rectangle with a semicircle attached at one end. If you wish to make a window in the shape of a norman arch, such that the total perimeter of the window is 2m, what is the largest area that the window can nave?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

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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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A norman arch is a rectangle with a semicircle attached at one end. If you
wish to make a window in the shape of a norman arch, such that the total
perimeter of the window is 2m, what is the largest area that the window can
have?

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