A Rancher with 300 Ft of Fence Intends to Enclose

question 27

Essay

A rancher with 300 ft of fence intends to enclose a rectangular corral, dividing it in half by a fence parallel to the short sides of the corral. What is the maximum area can be enclosed?

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