Of all the rectangles with an area of 576 square feet, find the dimensions of the one with the smallest perimeter. a) 12 ft. x 48 ft. b) 8 ft. x 72 ft. c) not possible d) 6 ft. x 96 ft. e) 24 ft. x 24 ft.
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x 48 ft. Perimeter = 2(12) + 2(48) = 24 + 96 = 120 ft. b) 8 ft. x 72 ft. Perimeter = 2(8) + 2(72) = 16 + 144 = 160 ft. c) Not possible d) 6 ft. x 96 ft. Perimeter = 2(6) + 2(96) = 12 + 192 = 204 ft. e) 24 ft. x 24 ft. Perimeter = 2(24) + 2(24) = 48 + Show more…
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