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If 1000 feet of fencing material was given to Ashley to enclose a dog yard, what dimensions will maximize the area of the dog yard?

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Answer:

250 feet by 250 feet

Explanation:

The largest area that can be closed is a square, so divide 1000 by 2 to determine the length and width of the yard. Length is 250 feet, and width is 250 feet.

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