Solve the problem.
-You have 192 feet of fencing to enclose a rectangular region. Find the dimensions of the rectangle that maximize the enclosed area.
A)96 ft by 24 ft
B)96 ft by 96 ft
C)50 ft by 46 ft
D)48 ft by 48 ft

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The maximum area for a given perimeter is achieved by a square. The perimeter of a square is 4 times one of its sides. So, for a perimeter of 192 feet, each side of the square would be 192/4 = 48 feet.

Solve the Problem. -You Have 192 Feet of Fencing to Enclose a Rectangular