Asked by Nikayla

Afarmer decides to enclose a rectangular garden, using the side of a barn as one side of the rectangle. Wht is the maximum area that the farmer can enclose with 100 ft of fence? What should the dimensions of the garden be to give this area.
Answered by Nikayla
I got 25. Is this correct.
Answered by Ms. Sue
The question asks for dimensions(plural). You've only posted one number.

Answered by Nikayla
It is 50 and 25
Answered by Reiny
You partially answered the question.
It asked for the dimensions, so you need a length and width of the rectangle.
You are correct to say that the width must be 25 feet. but what is the length ?
Answered by Nikayla
i am not quite sure.I am having a difficult time with this one.
Answered by Reiny
50 and 25 are correct
Answered by fifi
it should be written as ( 5ft x 10 ft) and (5ft x 5ft)...is that correct?