Solve the problem.
-You have 308 feet of fencing to enclose a rectangular region. What is the maximum area?
A)5929 square feet
B)23,716 square feet
C)94,864 square feet
D)5925 square feet

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The maximum area enclosed by a given perimeter is achieved by a square. The perimeter of a square is 4 times one side, so each side is 308/4 = 77 feet. The area of a square is side squared, so 77^2 = 5929 square feet.

Solve the Problem. -You Have 308 Feet of Fencing to Enclose a Rectangular