The Turners want to install outdoor carpet around their rectangular pool. The dimensions for the rectangular area formed by the pool and its walkway are 20 ft by 30 ft. The pool is 12 ft by 24 ft. a) How many square feet need to be covered? b) Approximately how many square yards does the area in part (a) represent? c) If the carpet costs $12.95 per square yard, what will be the cost of the carpet?

The Turners want to install outdoor carpet around their rectangular pool. The dimensions for the rectangular area formed by the pool and its walkway are 20 ft by 30 ft. The pool is 12 ft by 24 ft. a) How many square feet need to be covered? b) Approximately how many square yards does the area in part (a) represent? c) If the carpet costs $12.95 per square yard, what will be the cost of the carpet?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

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

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

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.1: Prisms, Area And Volume

Problem 38E: In excavating for a new house, the Philpott Brothers dig a hole in the shape of a right rectangular...

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