Of all the rectangles with a perimiter of 48 feet, find the dimensions of the one with the largest area. a) 4 ft. x 20 ft. b) not possible c) 6 ft. x 18 ft. d) 3 ft. x 21 ft. e) 12 ft. x 12 ft.
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The perimeter of a rectangle is given by the formula $P = 2l + 2w$, where $l$ is the length and $w$ is the width. We are given that the perimeter is 48 feet, so we have the equation $48 = 2l + 2w$. Show more…
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