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Enclosed area (Posted on 2002-06-03)

What is the maximum area that could be enclosed by a piece of string 132 cm long? What shape would that area take?

What is the minimum area that could be enclosed by the same string? What shape will it take?

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Excellent

| Comment 12 of 13 |

Excellent problem for the classroom - thank you!

Posted by cges on 2002-12-17 04:20:12

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