SOLUTION: 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 81286: 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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2W+2*125=300
2W+250=300
2W=300-250
2W=50
W=50/2
W=25 ANSWER FOR THE MAXIMUM WIDTH.