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

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Length `(2a)/(pi+4)` units and breadth = `(a)/(pi+4)` unit where a = perimeter of the figure.
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