A farmer decides to enclose a rectangular garden, using the

Last updated: 7/7/2022

A farmer decides to enclose a rectangular garden, using the side of a barn as one side of the rectangle. What is the maximum area that the farmer can enclose with 48 ft of fence? What should the dimensions of the garden be to give this area? The maximum area that the farmer can enclose with 48 ft of fence is 288 sq ft. The larger dimension of the garden to give this area is ***** and the smaller dimension is