SOLUTION: A pool measuring 60ft by 26ft needs 1ft squares tiles around the deck. How many tiles are needed?

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Question 1143235: A pool measuring 60ft by 26ft needs 1ft squares tiles around the deck. How many tiles are needed?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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A pool measuring 60ft by 26ft needs 1ft squares tiles around the deck. How many tiles are needed?
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The perimeter is 2W + 2L = 2*60 + 2*26 = 172 feet
---> 172 tiles + 1 for each corner
= 176 tiles
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