Solve the Problem. -You Have 336 Feet of Fencing to Enclose a Rectangular

question 117

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-You have 336 feet of fencing to enclose a rectangular region. Find the dimensions of the rectangle that maximize the enclosed area.

• A) 168 ft by 42 ft
• B) 168 ft by 168 ft
• C) 84 ft by 84 ft
• D) 86 ft by 82 ft

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