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PROBLEM 5: A rectangular field is to be fenced. From the top, the cost of the vertical sides is $8/ft, the cost of the bottom is $2/ft and the cost of the top is $6/ft. If the budget for fencing is $650, determine the dimensions of the field that will maximize the enclosed area.

PROBLEM 5: A rectangular field is to be fenced. From the top, the cost of the vertical sides is $8/ft, the cost of the bottom is $2/ft and the cost of the top is $6/ft. If the budget for fencing is $650, determine the dimensions of the field that will maximize the enclosed area.

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PROBLEM 5: A rectangular field is to be fenced. From the top, the cost of the vertical sides is $8/ft, the cost of the bottom is $2/ft and the cost of the top is $6/ft. If the budget for fencing is $650, determine the dimensions of the field that will maximize the enclosed area.
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