SOLUTION: A farmer has 230 ft of fence to enclose a rectangular garden. What is the largest garden area that can be enclosed with the 230 ft of fence?

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Question 251734: A farmer has 230 ft of fence to enclose a rectangular garden. What is the largest garden area that can be enclosed with the 230 ft of fence?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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230/4=57.5' A square gives the largest area.
57.5^2=3306.25 sq ft.
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Ed