Find the dimensions of a rectangle with area 900 m2 whose perimeter is as small as possible. List the dimensions in non-decreasing order.

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catlover5925 · Answer

umm i dont know what non -decreasing order is for this but some possible lengths and widths are... 30L and 30W, 45L and 20W, 40L and 22.5W...the smallest peremetr i believe would be 30L and 30W

anonymous · Answer

A square encloses the maximum area with a given perimeter.
Each side of a 30 by 30 square will enclose 900 square units.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks guys! I'm just trying to figure it out with different equations

catlover5925 · Answer

im sorry idk an equation for it

anonymous · Answer

No need to be sorry! Thanks for the help :)