A rectangular building is to be built on a triangular corner lot with the perpendicular sides equal to 40 feet and 60 feet. If the building is situated in such away that the sides are parallel to the streets, what is the maximum floor area that the building can have? A 1000 sq. ft. B 1200 sq . ft. 800 sq . ft. 600 sq . ft.

A rectangular building is to be built on a triangular corner lot with the perpendicular sides equal to 40 feet and 60 feet. If the building is situated in such away that the sides are parallel to the streets, what is the maximum floor area that the building can have? A 1000 sq. ft. B 1200 sq . ft. 800 sq . ft. 600 sq . ft.

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter10: Quadratic Equations

Section10.4: Solve Applications Modeled By Quadratic Equations

Problem 10.82TI: A rectangular tablecloth has an area of 80 square feet. The width is 5 feet shorter than the length....

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