A 400-Meter-Long Running Track Is to Be Constructed with Two

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Essay

A 400-meter-long running track is to be constructed with two parallel straightaways of length s joining two semi-circular curves of radius r. What are the dimensions of the track that will enclose the largest infield area?

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