SOLUTION: among all rectangles having a perimeter of 25 m, find the dimensions of the one with the largest area. _____ m by ______ m

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Question 287159: among all rectangles having a perimeter of 25 m, find the dimensions of the one with the largest area. _____ m by ______ m

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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A square has the maximum area of rectangles with the same perimeter.
25/4=6.25
6.25^2=area