A 600 ft.^2 rectangular patch is to be enclosed by a fence and divided into two...

A 600 ft.^2 rectangular patch is to be enclosed by a fence and divided into two equal parts by another fence parallel to one of the sides. what dimensions for the outer rectangle would will require the smallest total length of fence?

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