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Enclosed Area

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AP Calculus AB/BC

Definition

The area within the boundaries created by a shape, such as a rectangle or polygon.

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Practice Questions (2)

A farmer wants to build a rectangular enclosure against a barn, using one side of the barn as a side of the enclosure. If the farmer has 100 meters of fencing and wants to maximize the enclosed area, what should be the dimensions of the rectangular enclosure?
A farmer wants to build a rectangular pen against a straight river, using the river as one side of the pen. If the farmer has 200 meters of fencing and wants to maximize the enclosed area, what should be the dimensions of the rectangular pen?

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