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A swimming pool is shaped like a square. The distance between each of the pool's corners is 20

feet. A pool cover with dimensions of 15 feet by 30 feet is used to protect the pool during the winter
season. Will the cover protect the entire pool? Explain.

A swimming pool is shaped like a square. The distance between each of the pool's corners-example-1
User Hgsongra
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First find the area of the pool

It mentioned 1 side is 20, so multiply

20*20=400

Now find the area of the pool cover

15*30=450

Yes, because the pool cover's area is bigger than the pool's area

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