Maximum Area Under a Fixed Perimeter

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Maximum Area Under a Fixed Perimeter

For a rectangle with sides $$x$$ and $$y$$ and fixed perimeter $$p$$:

$$x+y=\frac{P}{2}$$

The area is maximum when:

$$x=y=\frac{P}{4}$$

Usage

- Used in rectangular area optimization problems.

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