A Rectangular Area Is to Be Enclosed and Divided into Thirds

question 120

Multiple Choice

A rectangular area is to be enclosed and divided into thirds. The family has $800 to spend for the fencing material. The outside fence costs $18 per running foot installed, and the dividers cost $22 per running foot installed. What are the dimensions that will maximize the area enclosed? Round your answer to two decimal places. ​​

• A)Dimensions are 40.00 ft for the side parallel to the dividers and -8.00 ft for the other side.
• B)Dimensions are -8.00 ft for the side parallel to the dividers and 40.00 ft for the other side.
• C)Dimensions are 7.30 ft for the side parallel to the dividers and 7.00 ft for the other side.
• D)Dimensions are 5.00 ft for the side parallel to the dividers and 11.00 ft for the other side.
• E)Dimensions are 11.00 ft for the side parallel to the dividers and 5.00 ft for the other side.

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