SOLUTION: Fencing costs $2.50/metre. If $150.00 has been budgeted for this fence, what dimensions will make the largest yard assuming it will be fenced... a) on all 4 sides? b) on only 3 si

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Question 1173722: Fencing costs $2.50/metre. If $150.00 has been budgeted for this fence, what dimensions will make the
largest yard assuming it will be fenced... a) on all 4 sides? b) on only 3 sides

Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, ikleyn:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
Fencing costs $2.50/meter.
If $150.00 has been budgeted for this fence, what dimensions will make the
largest yard assuming it will be fenced
A Given Area in the shape of a Square minimizes the fencing.
150/(2.50/m) = 60m of fencing is amount of fencing that can be purchased.
a) 4-sides, 15m on all sides
b) 3-sides, 20m on the 3 sides.
Wish You the Best in your Studies.
Answer by ikleyn(52798)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Hello,  let me tell you that formulation of your problem is  FATALLY  INCOMPLETE.


It is incomplete,  because it  DOES  NOT  describe/define the form / (the shape)  of the plot to be fenced.


If you neglect to provide a full description,  you  SHOULD  NOT  expect to get the correct answer.



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