Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A rectangular animal pen is to be built against a straight section of river, so only three sides require fencing. The side parallel to the river costs \18perfoot,whileeachofthetwosidesperpendiculartotherivercosts18 per foot, while each of the two sides perpendicular to the river costs 10 per foot. If the farmer can spend at most \4800onfencing,let4800 on fencing, let x$ be the length (in feet) of the side parallel to the river. Determine the dimensions of the pen that maximize the enclosed area, and state that maximum area.

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