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What is the maximum total area that 450cm of string can enclose if it is used to form perimeters of two adjoining rectangles as shown?

The figures below are made out of circles, semicircles, quarter circles, and a square. find the area and the perimeter of each figure and give your answers as a completely simplified exact value in terms of π (no approximations).

Suzanne began a trip with 18 1/2 gallons of gas in the gas tank of her car if she hughes 17 3/4 gallons on the trip how many gallons does she have left once she finish the trip