# Math Help - Maximizing Area...Help needed

1. ## Maximizing Area...Help needed

Q) Rectangle beneath a semicircle- A rectangle is constructed with its base on the diameter of a semicircle with radius 5 cm and with two vertices on the semicircle. What are the dimensions of the rectangle with maximum area?

Note: Answer on the back of the book is, 10/root(2) and 5/root(2)
I need the complete explanation (all the work).

Thanks.

2. Originally Posted by kavillage
Q) Rectangle beneath a semicircle- A rectangle is constructed with its base on the diameter of a semicircle with radius 5 cm and with two vertices on the semicircle. What are the dimensions of the rectangle with maximum area?

Note: Answer on the back of the book is, 10/root(2) and 5/root(2)
I need the complete explanation (all the work).

Thanks.
First of all, you shouldn't be demanding for all the work. It is the policy of MHF to provide help to the people who ask for it, provided that they have shown some effort.

Second, your question doesn't make much sense at the moment.

Is the rectangle supposed to be inscribed in the semicircle?

3. ## Sorry!

I'm really sorry for the way i worded my Question...I just meant to say that I really really need the work...thanks
I typed the question as it is in the book....so even I'm confused...but the final answer is 10/root2 and 5/root2...so if u get this answer then the rectangle is probably inscribed in the semicircle..