Solve the problem
-You have 120 feet of fencing to enclose a rectangular region. Find the dimensions of the rectangle that maximize the enclosed area.
A)32 ft by 28 ft
B)60 ft by 60 ft
C)30 ft by 30 ft
D)60 ft by 15 ft

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To maximize the area of a rectangle with a fixed perimeter, the rectangle should be a square. With a perimeter of 120 feet, each side of the square would be 30 feet (since 4 sides of 30 feet each equals 120 feet). Thus, the dimensions are 30 ft by 30 ft.

Solve the Problem -You Have 120 Feet of Fencing to Enclose a Rectangular