SOLUTION: Please solve this question: The perimeter of a rectangle is to be no greater than 300 in., and the length must be 125 in. Find the maximum width of the rectangle.

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Question 70482: Please solve this question:
The perimeter of a rectangle is to be no greater than 300 in., and the length must be 125 in. Find the maximum width of the rectangle.

Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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300=2*115+2X
300=230+2X
2X=300-230
2X=70
X=70/2
X=35 MAXIMUM WIDTH OF THE RECTANGLE.
PROOF
300=115*2+35*2
300=230=70
300=300