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Formulate the given real-world problem mathematically.
[8 marks]
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A customer is interested in purchasing a window and wants to know which of two types allows more light to enter a room. The window frames and glass are of the same material and thickness. The length of material used to produce each window frame is 4 metres.
Design 1 is a rectangle with a semi-circle on top. Design 2 is a rectangle.
Use
[20 marks]
Formulate the given real-world problem mathematically.
[8 marks]
Determine the maximum area for both Design 1 and Design 2.
[10 marks]
Recommend to the customer the window design which would allow more light to enter. Give a reason for your recommendation.
[2 marks]