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Problem 20
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Section 4.6: Optimization Problems
Chapter 4: Applications of Differentiation
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Given information
A rectangle which is inscribed in the ellipse
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
As per the given question, we can draw the diagram of the rectangle that can be inscribed in the ellipse
Let PQRS be the rectangle of maximum area with sides PQ = 2x and QR = 2y, where R (x, y) is a point on the ellipse as shown in the Figure: