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− | We need the same perimeter as a 60 by 20 rectangle, but the greatest area we can get. right now the perimeter is 160. To get the greatest area while keeping a perimeter of 160, the sides should all be 40. that means an area of 1600. Right now, the area is 20 times 60 which is 1200. 1600-1200= | + | We need the same perimeter as a 60 by 20 rectangle, but the greatest area we can get. right now the perimeter is 160. To get the greatest area while keeping a perimeter of 160, the sides should all be 40. that means an area of 1600. Right now, the area is 20 times 60 which is 1200. 1600-1200=400 which is D. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== |
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Problem
A rectangular garden 60 feet long and 20 feet wide is enclosed by a fence. To make the garden larger, while using the same fence, its shape is changed to a square. By how many square feet does this enlarge the garden?
Solution
We need the same perimeter as a 60 by 20 rectangle, but the greatest area we can get. right now the perimeter is 160. To get the greatest area while keeping a perimeter of 160, the sides should all be 40. that means an area of 1600. Right now, the area is 20 times 60 which is 1200. 1600-1200=400 which is D.
See Also
1999 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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