OT Trig Puzzle

Richard Brekne Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no
Fri, 31 Oct 2003 00:36:35 +0100


Ok guys and gals... so you think you remember you High School Trig eh ??

Here is a refresher problem

A half circle is placed on top of a rectangle such that its diameter is
the top side of the rectangle. The length of the 3 remaining sides of
the rectangle, plus the circumference of the half circle is equal to 10
cm.

Question: What are the lengths of the sides of the rectangle when the
area of the combined figure is at its maximum ?


... just in case you are bored with your weekend :)

Cheers
RicB

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