SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is to be no greater than 400 inches, and the length must be 150 inches. Find the maximum width of the rectangle.

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Question 128497: The perimeter of a rectangle is to be no greater than 400 inches, and the length must be 150 inches. Find the maximum width of the rectangle.

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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2*150+2W<=400
300+2W<=400
2W<=400-300
2W<=100
W<=100/2
W<=50 ANSWER.
PROOF:
LET W=49
2*150+2*49<=400
300+98<=400
398<=400