Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Area of square = (Length of side)
2
By putting the given values, we have:
1728
=
(length of side)
2
×
8
Solve for length of side,
Length of side of square base of pool =
√
1728
8
=
12
f
e
e
t
This gives us the dimensions around the pool, which is 18.73ft for each side. Thus, each side will be
12
×
3.5
f
e
e
t
2
of area, which equals
42
f
e
e
t
2
.
You have
4
sides to enclose the pool multiply this area by four, and you arrive at the square feet surrounding the pool:
42
×
4
=
168
f
e
e
t
2
