The community park has a swimming pool enclosed by a regular fence for sunbathing measured at 140 feet by 80 feet. The people in the community would like a walkway for the children going around the pool. The pool is șimilar to the fence, using a scale factor of. What is the distance around the pool they would need in order to make the walkway? What is the distance?

The community park has a swimming pool enclosed by a regular fence for sunbathing measured at 140 feet by 80 feet. The people in the community would like a walkway for the children going around the pool. The pool is șimilar to the fence, using a scale factor of. What is the distance around the pool they would need in order to make the walkway? What is the distance?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts

SectionP.CT: Test

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