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Order the length and width measurements so that their area is maximized and goes from highest area to lowest area4 units by 4 units1-6 units by 2 units2-5 units by 3 units1 unit by 7 unitsThe maximum area is ____ft in widthft in length by ______...

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Answer:

The correct option is number 2numbe

The maximum area is 5 ft in width and 3 ft in length.

Step-by-step explanation:

The area is maximized when the length and width are of equal lengths.

The closer together the length and width are, the better.

From the given options,

5 units by 3 units is the best.

The maximum area is 5 ft in width and 3 ft in length.

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