Solve the problem.A farmer decides to make three identical pens with 136 feet of fence. The pens will be next to each other sharing a fence and will be up against a barn. The barn side needs no fence. What dimensions for the total enclosure (rectangle including all pens) will make the area as large as possible?

A. 17 ft by 17 ft
B. 22.67 ft by 113.33 ft
C. 34 ft by 34 ft
D. 17 ft by 68 ft


Answer: D

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Solve using a proportion. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth when necessary.Jack did not notice that he had run out of money in his checking account so he continues making purchases. After 2 days, his balance is  If he continues spending money at this rate, what will his balance be after 12 days?

A. -$24 B. -$132 C. -$66 D. -$12

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Insert < or > to write a true statement.-20  -52

A. -20 < -52 B. -20 > -52

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Solve the problem.A cereal manufacturer uses three large overhead bins to hold the three ingredients in one of its cereal mixes. Bin A delivers a premeasured quantity of dried fruit every 25 minutes, bin B delivers raisins every 35 minutes, and bin C delivers flakes every 10 minutes. If they start the morning shift at the same time, how long before they deliver their ingredients at the same time again?

A. 70 minutes B. 700 minutes C. 175 minutes D. 350 minutes

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