SOLUTION: A rectangular swimming pool has the dimensions shown in Figure A.
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Question 1173827: A rectangular swimming pool has the dimensions shown in Figure A.
Use this information to answer the questions.
Round your final results to two decimal places as needed.
Figure A: 3-Dimensional Figure
16 ft.
13 ft.
8 ft.
How many cubic feet of water can the pool hold?
ft
3
The manufacturer suggests filling the pool to 95% capacity.
How many cubic feet of water is this?
ft
3
One cubic foot of water is approximately 7.48 gallons.
How many gallons of water should you put in the pool at 95% capacity?
gallons
A gallon of water weighs approximately 8.35 pounds.
How many pounds of water are in the pool at 95% capacity?
pounds
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
For cu ft or ft^3, multiply the three dimensions to get 1684 ft^3.
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95% capacity is 0.95 * 1684 ft^3=1599.8 ft^3
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multiply that by 7.48 to get gallons=11,966.50
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multiply that by 8.35 to get weight=99920.03 pounds
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