If 140 Feet of Fence Is to Be Used to Fence

question 128

True/False

If 140 feet of fence is to be used to fence in a rectangular yard, then the resulting area of the fenced yard is given by A = x(70-x), where x is the width of the rectangle. Is A a function of x?

---

Definitions:

Competitive Firm

A company that operates in a market where it must accept the prevailing prices set by the market through supply and demand.

Variable Factors

Inputs or resources whose usage level can be altered in the short run to influence the level of output produced.

Warehouse Space

The area available in a warehouse used for the storage of goods.

Cost Function

An equation or formula that determines the total cost of production based on the relationship between costs and output levels.