Math Problem Statement

A wall is used to mark out the perimeter of a rectangular field WXYZ. Walls are also used to divide WXYZ into four identical rectangular fields, P, Q, R, and S, as shown. The total length of the wall used is 260 m. What is the length of WZ that maximises the area P?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Optimization
Rectangles

Formulas

Perimeter formula of a rectangle: 2(length + width)
Area formula for a rectangle: length × width
Optimization to maximize area under constraints

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12