Question

The Huey family is purchasing a winter cover for their above ground pool, which is rectangular and has dimensions of 18 feet by 9 feet. They want the cover to overlap the pool by 15 inches on all sides. How many square feet will the winter cover be?
227.81 square feet
197.31 square feet
235.75 square feet
162 square feet

i can probably figure this out but i've been really lazy lately.. hahaha

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is B. 197.31 square feet

Step-by-step explanation:

Length of the rectangular field = 18 feet

Width of the rectangular field = 9 feet

Now, They want the cover to overlap the pool by 15 inches on all sides

15 inches = 1.25 feet

So, Length of the rectangular field = 19.25 feet

Width of the rectangular field = 10.25 feet

Area of the rectangle is given by the formula :

Area = Length × Width

So, Area of the rectangular field = 19.25 × 10.25

⇒ Area of the winter cover = 197.31 square feet

Therefore, The correct option is B. 197.31 square feet