SOLUTION: what is the maximum area, length and width of a rectangle measuring 18yds in perimeter?

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Question 1050972: what is the maximum area, length and width of a rectangle measuring 18yds in perimeter?
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The shape of a rectangle of a given perimeter that has the maximum area is a square with side measure one-fourth of the perimeter.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it