A rectangular field having an area of 2500m² is to be enclosed by a fence, and two additional fence is to be used to divide the field into three. the cost of the additional fence to divide the field is 15 dollars per running meter, and the fence along the sides costs 20 dollars per running meter. Determine the dimensions of the field so that the total cost of the fencing material is least. 17

A rectangular field having an area of 2500m² is to be enclosed by a fence, and two additional fence is to be used to divide the field into three. the cost of the additional fence to divide the field is 15 dollars per running meter, and the fence along the sides costs 20 dollars per running meter. Determine the dimensions of the field so that the total cost of the fencing material is least. 17

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 34E: The farmer in Exercise 33 has decided to take the fencing purchased and use it to enclose the...

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