10) A norman window has the shape of a rectangle surmounted by a semicircle (similar to older buildings). (The diameter of the semicircle is equal to the width of the rectangle.) If the perimeter of the window is 30ft, find the dimensions of the window so that the greatest possible amount of light is admitted.

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10) A norman window has the shape of a rectangle surmounted by a semicircle (similar to older buildings). (The diameter of
the semicircle is equal to the width of the rectangle.) If the perimeter of the window is 30ft, find the dimensions of the window
so that the greatest possible amount of light is admitted.
Transcribed Image Text:10) A norman window has the shape of a rectangle surmounted by a semicircle (similar to older buildings). (The diameter of the semicircle is equal to the width of the rectangle.) If the perimeter of the window is 30ft, find the dimensions of the window so that the greatest possible amount of light is admitted.
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