The second part has now been completed! However the second part I don't understand the whole concept of splitting it into two, all I am unsure of is how to start the question, the rest should be fine, many thanks if you can push me in the right direction
Homework Statement
1. a)
A rope 25m long is cut into two pieces. One piece is bent into the shape of a square, and the other into the shape of a circle. How should the rope be cut to maximise the total area enclosed by the pieces? And how should it be cut in order to minimise the total...