An expecting mother wants to convert a corner of the nursery in her house into a rectangular playpen by enclosing the corner of
the room with two fences. if the woman has 10 feet of fencing material, what is the maximum area the playpen could encompass?
1 answer:
10=1+9 1x9=9
=2+8 2x8=16
=3+7 3x7=21
=4+6 4x6=24
=5+5 5x5=25
↑ Left: the possible measurements of the two fences, Right: the possible areas
out of the areas calculated, 25 sq feet is the maximum. :)
Ans: 25 square feet
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