A rectangular playground is to be fenced off and divided into two parts by a fence parallel to one side of the playground. 1080 feet of fencing is used. Find the dimensions of the playground that will enclose the greatest total area. a) O 290 by 190 feet with the divider 190 feet long b) O 270 by 270 feet with the divider 270 feet long c) O 265 by 185 feet with the divider 266 feet long d) O 280 by 190 feet with the divider 280 feet long e) O 270 by 180 feet with the divider 180 feet long

A rectangular playground is to be fenced off and divided into two parts by a fence parallel to one side of the playground. 1080 feet of fencing is used. Find the dimensions of the playground that will enclose the greatest total area. a) O 290 by 190 feet with the divider 190 feet long b) O 270 by 270 feet with the divider 270 feet long c) O 265 by 185 feet with the divider 266 feet long d) O 280 by 190 feet with the divider 280 feet long e) O 270 by 180 feet with the divider 180 feet long

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter4: Quadrilaterals

Section4.2: The Parallelogram And Kite

Problem 5E: A carpenter lays out boards of lengths 8 ft, 8 ft, 4 ft, and 4 ft by placing them end to end. a If...

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