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11 October, 04:50

A large rectangular area is to be fenced off (a large rectangle divided into 2 smaller rectangles). The fence used to divide the space cost $10 per foot and the fence used for the perimeter costs$15 per foot. If the total budget for the project is $60000 what are the dimensions that yield the largest area

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  1. 11 October, 05:10
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    Length of area is 857.14 ft

    Width of area is 857.14 ft

    Length of dividing fence is 857.14 ft

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Here we have

    Area of rectangle = Length * Width

    The dimension, of the rectangle with the largest area is the dimension of a square, hence we have;

    Length of rectangle = Width of rectangle = x

    Hence, the perimeter of the area = 4·x, while the width of the dividing fence = x

    Therefore, since the we have;

    Cost of the perimeter fence = $15/foot

    Cost of the dividing fence = $10/foot

    Then;

    4·x * 15 + x * 10 = 60000

    60·x + 10·x = 60000

    x = 60000/70 = 857.14 ft

    Which gives the following dimensions;

    Length of area = 857.14 ft

    Width of area = 857.14 ft

    Length of dividing fence = 857.14 ft.
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