SOLUTION: Find the maximum area of a rectangle that can be enclosed by a fence that is 364 meters long.

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Question 1189496: Find the maximum area of a rectangle that can be enclosed by a fence that is 364 meters long.
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A rectangle with the given perimeter is a square with the side length of 1/4 of the perimeter.


In this case, a rectangle with the perimeter of 364 meters is a square with the side length of  364%2F4 = 91 meter.    ANSWER

Solved.

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For more details, for the derivation of this rule and to see many other similar and different
solved problems, look into the lessons
    - A rectangle with a given perimeter which has the maximal area is a square
    - A farmer planning to fence a rectangular garden to enclose the maximal area
in this site.

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