A rectangular garden needs a fence around it. Three sides of the fence should be constructed with wire fencing at a cost of $4 per foot. The fourth side will require wood fencing at a cost of $10 per foot. Find the dimensions and the area of the largest garden that can be enclosed with $1,000 worth of fencing.

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A rectangular garden needs a fence around it. Three sides of the fence should be constructed with wire
fencing at a cost of $4 per foot. The fourth side will require wood fencing at a cost of $10 per foot. Find
the dimensions and the area of the largest garden that can be enclosed with $1,000 worth of fencing.
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