SOLUTION: Find the maximum area of a rectangle that can be enclosed by a fence that is 364 meters long.

Question 1189496: Find the maximum area of a rectangle that can be enclosed by a fence that is 364 meters long.
Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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A rectangle with the given perimeter is a square with the side length of 1/4 of the perimeter.


In this case, a rectangle with the perimeter of 364 meters is a square with the side length of   = 91 meter.    ANSWER

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