A rectangle field is formed using a building as 1 side. The other 3 sides are to be fenced with fencing wire. Given that there is 85 m of fencing wire, find themaximum possible area of the field.

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A rectangle field is formed using a building as 1 side. The other 3 sides are to be fenced with fencing wire. Given that there is 85 m of fencing wire, find themaximum possible area of the field.

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