Solve the Problem $10.816 \mathrm { ft } ^ { 2 }$

question 29

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A developer wants to enclose a rectangular grassy lot that borders a city street for parking. If the developer has 208 feet of fencing and does not fence the side along the street, what is the largest area that can be enclosed?

• A) \(10.816 \mathrm { ft } ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(2.704 \mathrm { ft } ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(8,112 \mathrm { ft } ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(5,408 \mathrm { ft } ^ { 2 }\)

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