Chapter 8: Q. 45 (page 541)
A cow is tethered to one corner of a
square barn, 10 feet by 10 feet, with a rope 100 feet long. What is the maximum grazing area for the cow?

Short Answer
The maximum grazing area is 31144.345ft2
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Chapter 8: Q. 45 (page 541)
A cow is tethered to one corner of a
square barn, 10 feet by 10 feet, with a rope 100 feet long. What is the maximum grazing area for the cow?

The maximum grazing area is 31144.345ft2
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