Solve the Problem. -You Have 64 Feet of Fencing to Enclose a Rectangular

question 232

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-You have 64 feet of fencing to enclose a rectangular plot that borders on a river. If you do not fence the side along the river, find the length and width of the plot that will maximize the area.

• A) length: 48 feet, width: 16 feet
• B) length: 16 feet, width: 16 feet
• C) length: 32 feet, width: 32 feet
• D) length: 32 feet, width: 16 feet

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Definitions:

Maximum Interference

The largest value by which one part exceeds the size of its mating part, making assembly possible only with the application of force.

Force Fit

A type of interference fit where components are pressed together using high force, resulting in a very tight fit with no movement between parts.

Hole

An opening through a solid body or surface, typically circular.

Allowances

The intentional difference between the maximum material limits of mating parts to ensure a certain type of fit.