Solve the problem.A farmer has 1500 feet of fence with which to fence a rectangular plot of land. The plot lies along a river so that only three sides need to be fenced. Estimate the largest area that can be fenced.

A. 225,000 ft2
B. 337,500 ft2
C. 421,875 ft2
D. 281,250 ft2


Answer: D

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Solve for x and y: x + 3y = 7; 2x + y = 10

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Use a calculator to compute. Round the result to two decimal places. + 

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