AP EAMCET202422 May 2024Morning ShiftMathematicsApplication of DerivativesActual
If a running track of 500 ft . is to be laid out enclosing a playground, the shape of which is a rectangle with a semicircle at each end, then the length of the rectangular portion such that the area of the rectangular portion is to be maximum is (in feet).
Options
- A100
- B125
- C150
- D200
Correct answer
B. 125
Step-by-step solution
Perimeter of track =500 ft . 500=2 x+2 r So, area of rectangular portion =x 2 r=2 r(250- r ) aligned & f(r)=500 r-2 r^2 & f^ (r)=0 500-4 r=0 r= 125 & f^ (r)=-4 r 0 aligned Sides of rectangle are 2 r= 250 ft . and x=125 ft .