An ostrich farmer wants to enclose a rectangular area and then divide it into five penswith fencing parallel to one side of the rectangle. There are 460 feet of fencing availableto complete the job. What is the largest possible total area of the five pens?

An ostrich farmer wants to enclose a rectangular area and then divide it into five penswith fencing parallel to one side of the rectangle. There are 460 feet of fencing availableto complete the job. What is the largest possible total area of the five pens?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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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 38E: Examine several rectangles, each with an area of 36 in2, and find the dimensions of the rectangle...

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