Peter has 800 yards of fencing to enclose a rectangular area. Find the dimensions of the rectangle that maximize the enclosed area. What is the maximum area?

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Peter has 800 yards of fencing to enclose a rectangular area.  Find the dimensions of the rectangle that maximize the enclosed area.  What is the maximum​ area?

Ms. Sue · Answer

A square will provide the maximum area. 800 / 4 = _______ yards on each side

Anonymous · Answer

200

Peter has 800 yards of fencing to enclose a rectangular area. Find the dimensions of the rectangle that maximize the enclosed area. What is the maximum​ area?

Peter has 800 yards of fencing to enclose a rectangular area. Find the dimensions of the rectangle that maximize the enclosed area. What is the maximum area?