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A figure consists of a semi-circle with a rectangle on its diameter. Given the perimeter of the figure, find its dimensions in order that the area may be maximum.

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To solve the problem of maximizing the area of a figure consisting of a semicircle with a rectangle on its diameter, given a fixed perimeter, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Define the Variables Let: - \( R \) = radius of the semicircle - \( x \) = breadth of the rectangle - The length of the rectangle will be \( 2R \) (since it spans the diameter of the semicircle). ...
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