document.write( "Question 272116: The area of a rectangle with perimeter 100 in. is given by the formula: A=50w-w^2 where w is the width. Find the value of w that produces the maximum area. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #199107 by palanisamy(496) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Given, Area A = 50w-w&2 \n" ); document.write( "Differentiating withrespect to w, we get \n" ); document.write( "dA/dw= 50-2w \n" ); document.write( "For maximum or minimum value of A, \n" ); document.write( "dA/dw=0 \n" ); document.write( "50-2w=0 \n" ); document.write( "50=2w \n" ); document.write( "50/2=w \n" ); document.write( "w=25 \n" ); document.write( " |