. A 1000 square yard rectangular lot along a highway is to be fenced off such that one side of the fence is on the highway. The fencing on the highway costs Php80 per yard and the fencing on the other sides costs Php20 per yard. Determine the dimensions of the lot that will minimize the total cost of the fencing.

. A 1000 square yard rectangular lot along a highway is to be fenced off such that one side of the fence is on the highway. The fencing on the highway costs Php80 per yard and the fencing on the other sides costs Php20 per yard. Determine the dimensions of the lot that will minimize the total cost of the fencing.

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 31E: Mary Frances has a rectangular garden plot that encloses an area of 48 yd2. If 28 yd of fencing are...

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