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Question 1020761: can you help me with this question im not good at word problems.
Justin wants to use 188 ft of fencing to fence off the greatest possible rectangular area for a garden. What dimensions should he use? What will be the area of the garden?
A. 44ft X 50ft; 2200 ft^2
B. 46ft x 48ft ; 2208 ft^2
C. 47ft x 47ft; 2209 ft^2
D. 45ft x 49ft; 2205 ft^2

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi
Note: the greatest possible rectangular area is a SQUARE
C. 47ft x 47ft; 2209 ft^2