Answer:
0 < y ≤ 72.
Explanation:
We are given the maximum length of the tray is 12 inches. This implies that;
x + 5 ≤ 12
x ≤ 7
Therefore, the maximum value of x is 7 inches. The maximum width will thus be;
x - 1 = 7 - 1 = 6 inches.
The maximum area, y, will thus be;
Area = length * width
Area = 12 * 6 = 72
The reasonable domain will thus be;
0 < y ≤ 72.
The area is simply between 0 and 72. The area of any object can not be negative.