A rectangle has a perimeter of 40 cm. What dimensions will maximize the area? (2022)

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A rectangle has a perimeter of 40 cm. What dimensions will maximize the area? (2022)
  1. 10 cm by 10 cm
  2. 15 cm by 5 cm
  3. 20 cm by 0 cm
  4. 12 cm by 8 cm

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Q: A rectangle has a perimeter of 40 cm. What dimensions will maximize the area? (2022)
Solution: For maximum area, the rectangle should be a square. Thus, each side = 40/4 = 10 cm.
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