A rectangular lot is to be enclosed with a fence. A building is on one side of the lot, so it won't need any fencing. Find the dimensions of the field having the largest area that can be enclosed with 500 ft or fencing material. A. 150 ft by 200 ft B. 250 ft by 125 ft C. 125 ft by 100 ft D. 200 ft by 150 ft

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A rectangular lot is to be enclosed with a fence. A building is on one side of the lot, so it won't need any fencing. Find the dimensions of the field having the largest area that can be enclosed with 500 ft or fencing material.

A. 150 ft by 200 ft

B. 250 ft by 125 ft

C. 125 ft by 100 ft

D. 200 ft by 150 ft

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