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A rectangular swimming pool is 8 deep. One side of the pool is 2.5 times longer than the other. The amount of water needed to fil the swimming pool is 1280 cubic feet. Find the dimensions of the pool.

What is the smaller dimension of the pool

What is the larger dimension of the pool

A rectangular swimming pool is 8 deep. One side of the pool is 2.5 times longer than-example-1
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Answer: 8 & 20

Explanation:

160=xy

x*2.5=y

x=8 y=20

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