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The sum of the perimeter of a circle and square is k, where k is some constant. Prove that the sum of their areas is least when the side of square is double the radius of the circle.

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To solve the problem, we need to prove that the sum of the areas of a circle and a square is minimized when the side of the square is double the radius of the circle, given that the sum of their perimeters is a constant \( k \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Define the Variables**: - Let \( r \) be the radius of the circle. - Let \( a \) be the side length of the square. ...
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