A rectangular swimming pool measuring 20 meters by 40 meters is surrounded by a path of uniform width x m. The total area of the swimming pool and pathway is 1196 m². xm xm x m x m (a) Find the width x. (b) Calculate the cost of paving the path with marbles at $400 per m².

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A rectangular swimming pool measuring 20 meters by 40 meters is surrounded by a path of
uniform width x m. The total area of the swimming pool and pathway is 1196 m².
xm
xm
x m
x m
(a) Find the width x.
(b) Calculate the cost of paving the path with marbles at $400 per m².
Transcribed Image Text:A rectangular swimming pool measuring 20 meters by 40 meters is surrounded by a path of uniform width x m. The total area of the swimming pool and pathway is 1196 m². xm xm x m x m (a) Find the width x. (b) Calculate the cost of paving the path with marbles at $400 per m².
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