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Diana has 240 yards of fencing to enclose a rectangular area. Find the dimensions of the rectangle that maximize the enclosed area. What is the maximum​ area?

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Answer:

80y by 40y

Explanation:

The area of the rectangle that maximizes the enclosed area is

80 by 40

80+80=160

40+40=80

160+80=240 yards.

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