Problem of the Week #13

Posted: February 10, 2014

Farmer MacDonald wants to fence a field for his 4 cows. They require 100 square metres of pasture. (a) Determine the dimensions of all possible rectangular fields which would meet these requirements and have sides which are whole numbers. (b) Are all of these choices sensible? Explain.All solutions must be submitted by noon time on Friday, February 14. Please remember: First and Last NameClassProblem of the Week #Answer done on a sheet of looseleaf (folded in fourths in order to fit into the ballot box outside of the Math Center on the Orange Team floor.)Show how you found your answer (answer only will not be eligible for draw)Put your answer in a summative phrase (sentence form) with a circle around it (makes it clearer for the judges)Make sure your work is neat (the winner's solution will be posted on the website)