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A rectangle has a perimeter of 40 cm. Its greatest possible area is
A64 cm^2
B100 cm^2
C96 cm^2
D80 cm^2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 100 cm^2
With sides x and 20 - x the area x(20 - x) peaks at x = 10, giving 100.
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