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Question 295763: I have 3 questions:
1, a rectangular field is to be enclosed by a fence and divided into two parts by another fence. Find the maximum area that can be enclosed and separated in this way with 800m of fencing.

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The maximum area would be a square with equal sides
800 meters of fencing needs to enclose 5 sides
800/5=160meters per side plus a dividing fence of 160 meters
160^2=25600 sq meters

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