Tyler and Bethany have 240 feet of fencing with which to build a garden. Tyler wants the garden to be in the shape of a square, while Bethany wants it to be rectangular with a length of 50 feet and a width of 70 feet. Which design would give the maximum area for the garden? Explain.
Answer
A
Bethany’s design would give the larger garden because the area would be 3,500 ft2.
B
Tyler’s design would give the larger garden because the area would be 3,600 ft2.
C
Bethany’s and Tyler’s designs would give a garden with the same area.
D
Bethany’s and Tyler’s designs are not possible with the given amount of fencing.