A rectangular lot adjacent to a highway is to be enclosed by a fence. If the fencing costs P175 per meter for the one side along the highway and P125 per meter on the other sides, find the dimensions of the largest lot that can be fenced off for P30,000.

A rectangular lot adjacent to a highway is to be enclosed by a fence. If the fencing costs P175 per meter for the one side along the highway and P125 per meter on the other sides, find the dimensions of the largest lot that can be fenced off for P30,000.

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.CR: Review Exercises

Problem 13CR: One side of a rectangle is 2 cm longer than a second side. If the area is 35cm2, find the dimensions...

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A rectangular lot adjacent to a highway is to be enclosed by a fence. If the fencing costs
P175 per meter for the one side along the highway and P125 per meter on the other sides,
find the dimensions of the largest lot that can be fenced off for P30,000.

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