Since a maximum area is desired, the dimensions of the larger, outer rectangle would be equal to 96 ft and 96 ft.
Mathematically, the area of a rectangle is calculated by using this formula:
A = LW
Where:
Since the perimeter shouldn't be larger than the available fencing, we have:
384 = 2L + 2W
2W = 384 - 2L
W = 192 - L
Now, the area becomes:
A = L × (192 - L)
A = 192L - L²
By using completing the square to find the roots, we have:
A = 192L - L²
0 = 192L - L² + 96² - 96²
0 = 96² - (L² - 192L + 96²)
0 = 9216 - (L - 96)²
L = 96 ft.
W = 192 - 96
W = 96 ft.
For the width of the smaller holding pens, we have:
Width = 96/3
Width = 31 ft.
However, the length of the smaller holding pens would remain the same as 96 feet.
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