This is a calculus Optimization problem.

Find the dimensions of a rectangle with a perimeter 100m whose area is as large as possible. I drew a rectangle made x the short side and y the larger side.
My knowns are:
p=100m
2x+2y=100
2(x+y)=100
x+y=50
Is it 25 by 25? Is this the right method?

Question

This is a calculus Optimization problem.

Find the dimensions of a rectangle with a perimeter 100m whose area is as large as possible. I drew a rectangle made x the short side and y the larger side.
My knowns are:
p=100m
2x+2y=100
2(x+y)=100
x+y=50
Is it 25 by 25? Is this the right method?

sweetburger · Answer

im in precalculus so im not sure but i do believe you have done it correctly

anonymous · Answer

okay, thanks.