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If you have 280 meters of fencing and want to enclose a rectangular area up against a long, straight wall, what is the largest...

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If you have 280 meters of fencing and want to enclose a rectangular area up against a long, straight wall, what is the largest area you can enclose?

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Answered by oobleck
140x70

maximum area is when the fencing is divided equally between lengths and widths.
4 years ago
Answered by Rex
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