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Please state the closed interval domain for the optimization function and carry

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Question

Please state the closed interval domain for the optimization function and carry out the closed-interval method. Thank you!

1. A landowner uses 3600 meters of fence to create a large rectangular enclosure subdivided into three adjacent rectangular sections, as shown. Find the dimensions x and y that aximize area of the entire enclosure, and find this maximum arca. Area of a rectangle is the product of its length and width. All segments shown are fenced. lo earn full credit, state the closed-interval domain for the optimization function and carry out the "closed-interval method." Answer: If x= Answer If x meters and y- meters, the total area of the enclosure will be square meters.

Explanation / Answer

Area of the fiels = xy

==> f(x,y) = xy

given total length of fence = 3600 m

==> 2x + 4y = 3600

==> x +2y = 1800

==> 2y = 1800 -x

==> y = 900 - (x/2)

Domain of x =   [0 , 1800] since x,y cannot be negative

f(x,y)= xy

==> f(x) = x(900 - (x/2))

==> f(x) = 900x -x2/2

For maximum or minimum f '(x) = 0

==> 900 - x = 0

==> x = 900

==> y = 900 - (900/2) = 450

Hence maximum area = (900)(450) = 405000 square meters