SOLUTION: Fencing costs $2.50/metre. If $150.00 has been budgeted for this fence, what dimensions will make the largest yard assuming it will be fenced... a) on all 4 sides? b) on only 3 si

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Question 1173722: Fencing costs $2.50/metre. If $150.00 has been budgeted for this fence, what dimensions will make the
largest yard assuming it will be fenced... a) on all 4 sides? b) on only 3 sides
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, ikleyn:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Fencing costs $2.50/meter. 

If $150.00 has been budgeted for this fence, what dimensions will make the

largest yard assuming it will be fenced

A Given Area in the shape of a Square minimizes the fencing.

150/(2.50/m) = 60m  of fencing is amount of fencing that can be purchased.

a)  4-sides, 15m on all sides      60%2F4

b)  3-sides, 20m on the 3 sides.   60%2F3

Wish You the Best in your Studies.

Answer by ikleyn(52797) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Hello,  let me tell you that formulation of your problem is  FATALLY  INCOMPLETE.


It is incomplete,  because it  DOES  NOT  describe/define the form / (the shape)  of the plot to be fenced.


If you neglect to provide a full description,  you  SHOULD  NOT  expect to get the correct answer.