Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A rectangle is to be constructed with a fixed perimeter PP. Which of the following conditions on its side lengths must be satisfied in order for the rectangle to have the greatest possible area? a) Its length must be twice its width. b) Each side must be P2\dfrac{P}{2}. c) The rectangle must be a square, so each side is P4\dfrac{P}{4}. d) Its length must equal 2\sqrt{2} times its width.

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