Find the Dimensions of the Rectangle Enclosed in the Semicircle $y = \sqrt { 144 - x ^ { 2 } }$

question 32

Multiple Choice

Find the dimensions of the rectangle enclosed in the semicircle $y = \sqrt { 144 - x ^ { 2 } }$ with the largest possible area.

• A) 5 in. \(\times 7\) in.
• B) 6 in. \(\times 6\) in.
• C) \(12 \sqrt { 2 }\) in. \(\times 6 \sqrt { 2 }\) in.
• D) \(6 \sqrt { 2 }\) in. \(\times 6 \sqrt { 2 }\) in.

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