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Fencing Problem
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... Fencing Problem In this investigation I am trying to find the largest area possible to cover a field with, using a 1000 metres of fencing (Perimeter) for a farmer who wants to fence a certain area off. In order for me to find the largest area possible I am going to have to test a variety of different shapes and values to find out their properties and to find me the largest area possible with a perimeter of 1000 metres. I hypothesize that the shape with the largest area possible with a perimeter of 1000 metres will have an infinite amount of sides. I predict this as the more sides a shape has the less area restriction is caused by sides. Also throughout the investigation I will be testing the sides of shapes in ascending order so that my results are in a logical manner, which will make it easier to assess and













