An agriculturist wanted to plant seven different organic crops in a small field. To properly study the crops, they were separated into plots. The agriculturist decided to enclose and divide a rectangular portion of the field into seven equal plots by fences parallel to one of the sides. A total of 140 meters of pre- fabricated fence are available. Find the area of the largest field that can be enclosed.

An agriculturist wanted to plant seven different organic crops in a small field. To properly study the crops, they were separated into plots. The agriculturist decided to enclose and divide a rectangular portion of the field into seven equal plots by fences parallel to one of the sides. A total of 140 meters of pre- fabricated fence are available. Find the area of the largest field that can be enclosed.

Mathematics For Machine Technology

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337798310

Author:Peterson, John.

Publisher:Peterson, John.

Chapter61: Areas Of Circles, Sectors, And Segments

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19A: A rectangular steel plate 15.10 inches long and 12.45 inches wide weighs 19.4 pounds. Find the...

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