Question

The Huey family is purchasing a winter cover for their above ground pool which is rectangular and has dimensions of 18 ft x 9 ft. They want the cover to overlap the pool by 15 inches on all sides. How many square feet will the winter cover be?

Answer 1

162 think of a square like a pool both sides have to be the same

Answer 2

235.75 square feet

Explanation:

15 inches on all sides, means 30 inches more on side a and side b