document.write( "Question 678700: How do I find the dimension of rectangle of greatest area that can be roped off with 80 yards of rope?
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document.write( "If we can let x be the width of the rectangle.\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #421772 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) You can put this solution on YOUR website! How do I find the dimension of rectangle of greatest area that can be roped off with 80 yards of rope? \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "The greatest rectangular area for a given perimeter is the square \n" ); document.write( "therefore \n" ); document.write( "4x = 80 \n" ); document.write( "x = 80/4 \n" ); document.write( "x = 20 yds for each side of the square \n" ); document.write( " |