Question

20 POINTS

A swimming pool is 8 meters long, 8 meters wide, and 8 meters deep. The water
resistant paint needed for the pool costs $6 per square meter.


Part A: What is the surface area of the pool that needs to be painted? (Remember there is not a
top to the pool)


Part B: Based on the surface area you calculated, what is the total cost of the paint needed to paint
purchased?

Answer 1

A. 320 sq. ft.

B. $1920

Explanation:

You need to find 5 sides. They are all 8*8. 64*5 is 320. Now, you multiply that by 6 to get $1920