How Do You Calculate the Perimeter and Area of a Pontoon's Cross Section?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the perimeter and area of a pontoon's cross section, emphasizing the importance of maximizing flotation with a fixed amount of steel. Participants are encouraged to derive mathematical expressions based on the pontoon's shape, utilizing provided hints for guidance. The conversation highlights the necessity of understanding geometric principles to solve the problem effectively.

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This is the problem that I have , but I do not have any idea..
Please help me :) and sorry if it is not in the right category.


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The idea is to maximize floatation for a fixed amount of steel ... so what makes things float?
 
Even moreso, use the GIANT hint in the paragraph below the figure.
Given the shape of the pontoon, can you write expressions for the perimeter and the area of the cross section of the pontoon? You want to follow the directions of the hint carefully.
 

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