Answer:
A. DEF where
and
.
Step-by-step explanation:
At first we must keep in mind that two triangles are similar when they have same angle configuration, that is, each pair of angles is congruent. If ABC and
DEF, then
and
. Hence,
and
.
In a nutshell, correct answer is A.
Answer:
Maximum area = 800 square feet.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the figure attached,
Rectangle is showing width = x ft and the side towards garage is not to be fenced.
Length of the fence has been given as 80 ft.
Therefore, length of the fence = Sum of all three sides of the rectangle to be fenced
80 = x + x + y
80 = 2x + y
y = (80 - 2x)
Now area of the rectangle A = xy
Or function that represents the area of the rectangle is,
A(x) = x(80 - 2x)
A(x) = 80x - 2x²
To find the maximum area we will take the derivative of the function with respect to x and equate it to zero.
= 80 - 4x
A'(x) = 80 - 4x = 0
4x = 80
x =
x = 20
Therefore, for x = 20 ft area of the rectangular patio will be maximum.
A(20) = 80×(20) - 2×(20)²
= 1600 - 800
= 800 square feet
Maximum area of the patio is 800 square feet.
