document.write( "Question 30624: The parks departement plans to fence in a 2304 sq meter rectangular area park. What should be the dimensions in order to use the least amount of fencing. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #17346 by Cintchr(481)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Area = 2304 Perimeter = ??? \n" ); document.write( "A=1 * 2304 and P=2(1+2304)= 4610 \n" ); document.write( "A=2 * 1152 and P=2(2+1152)= 2308 \n" ); document.write( "A=3 * 768 and P=2(3+768)= 1542 \n" ); document.write( "A=4 * 576 and P=2(4+576)= 1160 \n" ); document.write( "If we continue this pattern we get to .... \n" ); document.write( "A=48 * 48 and P=2(48+48)= 192 \n" ); document.write( "The smallest amout of fencing with the stated required area. \n" ); document.write( "whenever you have a problem like this .... look for the shape to be a perfect square. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |