A Norman window has the shape of a rectangle surmounted by a semicircle of diameter equal to the width of the rectangle. If the perimeter of the window is 20 ft, what dimensions will admit the most light(maximize the area)?

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directrix · Answer

@notabakery This problem with a change of perimeter is worked at this link: http://www.math.uconn.edu/~feinberg/math1131s09/quiz%208%20solns.pdf So, read through it and determine if you follow the procedure and can apply it to the 20 inch perimeter here. Let me know what you think, okay?