SOLUTION: 26. What is the largest possible area of a rectangular plot of land you can enclose with 120 ft. of wire? A. 720 sq. ft. B. 800 sq. ft. C. 900 sq. ft. D. 3,600 sq. ft.

Question 440158: 26. What is the largest possible area of a rectangular plot of land you can enclose with 120 ft. of wire?
A. 720 sq. ft.
B. 800 sq. ft.
C. 900 sq. ft.
D. 3,600 sq. ft.
E.

Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The largest possible are of a rectangular plot is a SQUARE, which has 4 equal sides. If the perimeter is 120 feet, divide by 4 to get a 30 foot square. The area is A=30*30=900 square feet.

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida

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