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A farmer has to enclose a pasture for his cows. He has 1080 yards of fencing for the perimeter of the field.

What are the dimensions of the largest square field he can​ enclose?

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Answer:

The dimensions of the largest square field the farmer can enclose are 270 yards by 270 yards.

Explanation:

To find the dimensions of the largest square field the farmer can enclose with 1080 yards of fencing, we need to determine the length of each side of the square.

In a square, all sides are equal in length. Let's denote the length of each side as "s" yards.

The perimeter of a square is calculated by adding up the lengths of all sides. Since a square has four equal sides, the perimeter can be expressed as:

Perimeter = 4s

According to the problem, the farmer has 1080 yards of fencing available for the perimeter. We can set up the equation:

4s = 1080

To find the length of each side (s), we divide both sides of the equation by 4:

s = 1080 / 4

s = 270

Therefore, the dimensions of the largest square field the farmer can enclose are 270 yards by 270 yards.

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