SOLUTION: Two equal rectangular playing fields, having one side in common, are to be enclosed (and divided by) 600 yards of fencing. Find the largest possible area for each field.

Question 457597: Two equal rectangular playing fields, having one side in common, are to be enclosed (and divided by) 600 yards of fencing. Find the largest possible area for each field.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
largest rectangle by area is a square.
the whole double field is a square with a divider splitting the square.
5 equal sides
5x=600
x=120
each side of the square is 120
the divider is 120
so we have two rectangles of 60 by 120.
The combined perimeter is 480 and the divider fence is 120.

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