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The fencing problem The objective of this task is to experiment with shapes to try and find the maximum area possible. The given problem is that a farmer has exactly 1000m of fencing. With it, she wants to fence off a plot of level land. She doesn't mind what the shape is but it must have a perimeter of 1000 meters so we now have to find the best shape that the farmer can use. Part one - By using scale drawings, I will examine some possible figures for the plot of land. In each case I must ensure that the perimeter is 1000m and I will obtain the enclosed area. Part two - I will investigate the shape or shapes of the plot of land, which have the maximum area. I am going to start the investigation by using a few quadrilaterals. I will experiment with these shapes, changing the lengths and widths...

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