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21 December, 22:59

a pool measuring 18 meters by 22 meters is surrounded by a path of uniform width. if the area of the pool and the path is combined is 1596 square meters, what is the width of the path?

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  1. 22 December, 00:32
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    area of pool = 18*22

    = 396sq. m

    total area = 1596sq. m

    (18+x) * (22+x) = 1596

    396 + 18x + 22x + x. sq = 1596

    396 + 40x + x. sq = 1596

    40x + x. sq = 1200

    x + x. sq/40 = 30

    solve for x, you'll get

    width = 20m
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