Solve the problem.
-You have 268 feet of fencing to enclose a rectangular region. Find the dimensions of the rectangle that maximize the enclosed area.
A)67 ft by 67 ft
B)134 ft by 134 ft
C)134 ft by 33.5 ft
D)69 ft by 65 ft

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The maximum area for a given perimeter is achieved by a square, so the side length should be 268/4 = 67 feet.

Solve the Problem. -You Have 268 Feet of Fencing to Enclose a Rectangular