For a Rectangle with Area 25 to Have the Smallest $5 \times 4$

question 77

Multiple Choice

For a rectangle with area 25 to have the smallest perimeter, what dimensions should it have ?

• A) \(5 \times 4\)
• B) \(4 \times 6\)
• C) \(5 \times 6\)
• D) \(25 \times 1\)
• E) \(5 \times 5\)

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