For tax reasons, I need to create a rectangular vegetable patch with an area of exactly 242 square feet. The fencing for the east and west sides costs $4 per foot, and the fencing for the north and south sides costs only $2 per foot. What are the dimensions of the vegetable patch with the least expensive fence? north and south sides ft east and west sides ft

For tax reasons, I need to create a rectangular vegetable patch with an area of exactly 242 square feet. The fencing for the east and west sides costs $4 per foot, and the fencing for the north and south sides costs only $2 per foot. What are the dimensions of the vegetable patch with the least expensive fence? north and south sides ft east and west sides ft

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter9: Quadratic Equations And Functions

Section9.5: Solve Applications Of Quadratic Equations

Problem 9.74TI: A rectangular tablecloth has an area of 80 square feet. The width is 5 feet shorter than the length...

See similar textbooks

Similar questions

When the length of each edge of a cube is increased by 1 cm, the volume is increase by 61 cm3. What is the length of each edge of the original cube?
If a triangle that has an area of 110 square feet has a base that is two feet less than twice the height, what is the length of its base and height?
One side of a rectangle is 2 cm longer than a second side. If the area is 35cm2, find the dimensions of the rectangle.
The ratio of the circumferences of two circles is 2:1. What is ratio of their areas?
A rectangular tablecloth has an area of 80 square feet. The width is 5 feet shorter than the length and what are the length and width of the tablecloth to the nearest tenth of a foot.?
Zaidah plans a raised flower bed 2 ft high by 12 ft wide by 15 ft long. The mulch, soil, and peat mixture used to fill the raised bed costs 15.75 per cubic yard. What is the total cost of the ingredients used to fill the raised garden?