Math Problem Statement

The drawing represents a swimming pool in real life. If the scale is 1 inch = 15 feet, what is the perimeter of the actual rectangular swimming pool?

Solution

The problem describes a swimming pool drawing with dimensions of 5 inches and 2 inches, with a scale of 1 inch = 15 feet in real life. We are asked to find the perimeter of the actual swimming pool.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Scale Conversion:

    • The dimensions in the drawing are 5 inches and 2 inches.
    • Using the scale 1 inch = 15 feet, the actual dimensions of the swimming pool will be:
      • Length: 5inches×15=75feet5 \, \text{inches} \times 15 = 75 \, \text{feet}
      • Width: 2inches×15=30feet2 \, \text{inches} \times 15 = 30 \, \text{feet}
  2. Perimeter of a Rectangle Formula: The perimeter PP of a rectangle is given by: P=2×(Length+Width)P = 2 \times (\text{Length} + \text{Width})

  3. Calculate the Perimeter: Using the actual dimensions: P=2×(75feet+30feet)=2×105=210feetP = 2 \times (75 \, \text{feet} + 30 \, \text{feet}) = 2 \times 105 = 210 \, \text{feet}

Thus, the perimeter of the actual rectangular swimming pool is 210 feet.


Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are some related problems to expand on this:

  1. What would the area of the swimming pool be in square feet?
  2. How would the perimeter change if the scale was 1 inch = 10 feet?
  3. What would be the dimensions in real life if the drawing was enlarged to 10 inches by 4 inches?
  4. How do we calculate the diagonal length of the swimming pool?
  5. Can we determine the swimming pool's perimeter if the shape were irregular?

Tip: Always double-check that the correct units (feet, inches, etc.) are used when performing calculations with scale models.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Scaling
Perimeter Calculation

Formulas

Perimeter of a rectangle P = 2 * (length + width)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7