. There is a pool in the shape of a rectangular prism. The bottom of the pool has a length of 25 feet and a width of 16 Feet. The pool is only 4 feet deep. If one gallon of paint covers 300 square feet, how many gallons of paint are needed to cover all four walls and the bottom of the swimming pool? (Round up to the next whole gallon.)

. There is a pool in the shape of a rectangular prism. The bottom of the pool has a length of 25 feet and a width of 16 Feet. The pool is only 4 feet deep. If one gallon of paint covers 300 square feet, how many gallons of paint are needed to cover all four walls and the bottom of the swimming pool? (Round up to the next whole gallon.)

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.1: Area And Initial Postulates

Problem 25E: The exterior wall the gabled end of the house shown remains to be painted. a What is the area of the...

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