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What is the maximum area of a rectangle that can be inscribed in a right triangle with a base 8 cm and a height of 6 cm? 12 sq cm 50 sq cm 48 sq cm 24 sq cm

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

Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons

Problem 37E: Examine several rectangles, each with a perimeter of 40 in., and find the dimensions of the...

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What is the maximum area of a rectangle that can be inscribed in a right triangle with a base 8 cm and a height of 6 cm?
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12 sq cm
50 sq cm
48 sq cm
24 sq cm

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