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Justin wants to use 188 ft of fencing to fence off the greatest possible rectangular area for a garden. What dimensions should he use? What will be the area of the garden?
A. 44ft X 50ft; 2200 ft^2
B. 46ft x 48ft ; 2208 ft^2
C. 47ft x 47ft; 2209 ft^2
D. 45ft x 49ft; 2205 ft^2
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi  

Note:  the greatest possible rectangular area  is a SQUARE 

C. 47ft x 47ft; 2209 ft^2  

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