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Answer:
$735
Explanation:
We assume the cover needs to cover the pool only, not any extra area around the pool.
The cost is given per square foot, so to find the total cost, we need to know how many square feet the cover must cover. The cost will be found by multiplying the cost per square foot by the number of square feet.*
The dimensions of the pool are given as 35 ft by 70 ft. The pool area is the product of these dimensions.
A = LW
A = (70 ft)(35 ft) = 2450 ft²
Then the cost is ...
C = ($0.30/ft²)(2450 ft²) = $735
The cost to buy a pool cover is $735.
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* This is the same rule you use for any purchase. The total cost is the cost per item multiplied by the number of items. Here, each "item" is 1 square foot of pool cover.