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

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A rectangle has a perimeter of 40 units. What dimensions maximize the area? (2022)
  1. 10, 10
  2. 8, 12
  3. 6, 14
  4. 5, 15

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Q: A rectangle has a perimeter of 40 units. What dimensions maximize the area? (2022)
Solution: For a fixed perimeter, the area is maximized when the rectangle is a square. Thus, side = 10 units.
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