Maximizing Area

Given the following area formula for a rectangular garden, A(w) = w(26-w). What are the dimensions for the largest possible area?

• 26

• 13

• 52

• None of the above

Given the following area formula for a rectangular garden, A(w) = w(26-w). What is the largest possible area?

• 676

• 2704

• 52

• 169

Perimeter of a rectangle patio is 84 feet. What is the formula for area in terms of w?

• A(w) = w(84 - w)

• A(w) = w(42- w)

• A(w) = w (w - 42)

• A(w) = w(w- 84)

Perimeter of a rectangle patio is 84 feet. What are the dimensions of the largest possible area?

• 21

• 84

• 42

• None of the above

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Perimeter of a rectangle patio is 84 feet. What is the largest possible area?

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A rectangular corral is to be made from 100 yds of fencing. If a rancher wants to maximize the total area, what dimensions should be used to make the corral?

• 12.5 by 25

• 25 by 25

• 12.5 by 16.67

• 100 by 416.67

A rectangular corral is to be made from 100 yds of fencing. If a rancher wants to maximize the total area, what dimensions should be used to make the corral? I will make the drawing for you if you ask me.

• 12.5 by 25

• 25 by 25

• 12.5 by 16.67

• 100 by 416.67

A rectangular corral is to be made from 100 yds of fencing with the barn as one side. If a rancher wants to maximize the total area, what dimensions should be used to make the corral? I will make the drawing for you if you ask me.

• 12.5 by 25

• 25 by 25

• 25 x 50

• 50 x 50