SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 100 meters. What is the dimensions of the plot that will enclose the maximum area possible?

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Question 216285: The perimeter of a rectangle is 100 meters. What is the dimensions of the plot that will enclose the maximum area possible?
Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A square is the maximum area
100/4=25 m each side

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