Question

A rectangular swimming pool needs a new cover. The pool is 10 m long and 5 m wide. How much material is needed for the cover?

Answer 1

To determine the amount of material needed for the cover of a rectangular swimming pool, you need to calculate the area of the pool's surface.

The formula for the area \( A \) of a rectangle is:

\[
A = \text{length} \times \text{width}
\]

For the swimming pool:

- Length = 10 m
- Width = 5 m

Now, substitute the values into the formula:

\[
A = 10 \, \text{m} \times 5 \, \text{m} = 50 \, \text{m}^2
\]

Therefore, the amount of material needed for the cover is **50 square meters**.