A rectangular area of ground is to be enclosed by a fence and then divided down the middle by another fence. If the fence down the middle costs $35/m and the fence around the perimeter costs $20/m, nd the dimensions of the rectangle of largest total area that can be fenced for $6000 worth of fencing material.
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