SOLUTION: A reflecting pool is circular in shape and 50 ft. in diameter. A brick walkway is to be placed around pool. The walk is 2.5" deep. Determine width of walk. Area of pool: pi *

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Question 1160896: A reflecting pool is circular in shape and 50 ft. in diameter. A brick walkway is to be placed around pool. The walk is 2.5" deep. Determine width of walk.
Area of pool: pi * r^2.
3.1416 * 25^2 = 1963.5 sq. ft.
Unsure how to solve.

Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, Alan3354:
Answer by ikleyn(52803) About Me  (Show Source):
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The problem CAN NOT be solved based on given condition.


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My response:   It is not my duty to compose your problem.

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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The walk is 2.5" deep.
??? Is it under the dirt? Deep?
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Determine width of walk.
Insufficient data.