Question

A 2m wide path is built around a 20m square swimming pool. The distance around the outside of the path will be:

A) 96m B) 48m
C) 92m D) 56m

Also, please explain how you got the answer, thanks.

Answer 1

Make a sketch of the 20 by 20 square pool
sketch the 2 m wide path all around the square pool
Notice that each side is now 24
What is 4 times 24 ?

Answer 2

what is the area?