Math Problem Statement
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:
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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:
- Width:
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Perimeter of a Rectangle Formula: The perimeter of a rectangle is given by:
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Calculate the Perimeter: Using the actual dimensions:
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:
- What would the area of the swimming pool be in square feet?
- How would the perimeter change if the scale was 1 inch = 10 feet?
- What would be the dimensions in real life if the drawing was enlarged to 10 inches by 4 inches?
- How do we calculate the diagonal length of the swimming pool?
- 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
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