A wildlife organization wants to fence off an area of a beach. The organization can only fence 1000 yd2. What length (x) and width (y) should the organization use to use the LEAST amount of fencing as possible? A) length = 50 yards, width = 20 yards B) length = 40 yards, width = 25 yards C) length = 45 yards, width = 222 9 yards D) length = 55 yards, width = 182 11 yards
Accepted Solution
A:
Of the choices offered, the shortest perimeter is that of an area C) length = 45 yards, width = 22 2/9 yards
_____ A perimeter shorter yet will be had by an area 10√5 yards by 20√5 yards.