Need solution for RD Sharma maths class 12 chapter Maxima and Minima exercise 17.5 question 15.
Hint: For maxima and minima value of A, we must have
Given:
Solution:
Let the dimensions of the rectangular part be x,y
Radius of the semicircle
Total perimeter = 10
(1)
Area
..... from (1)
Substitute value of x in eqn (1)
Thus the area is max when x
So,