The blueprint of a pool has a scale of 2 inches equals 7 feet. The scale drawing is shown below. the length is 20 and the width is 10 Part A What are the actual dimensions of the pool? Enter your answers in the boxes. Blueprint: 10 in. Actual: ft Blueprint: 20 in. Actual: ft Part B How much would it cost to buy a cover for the pool that costs $0.30 per square foot? Enter your answer in the box. $
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Divide the scaled dimensions by 2, then multiply that by 7:Length: 20 / 2 = 10. 10*7 = 70 feet.Width: 10 / 2 = 5. 5 * 7 = 35 feet.A) The pool is 70 feet long by 35 feet wide.B) Area is length x widthArea = 70 * 35 = 2,450 square feet. Cover cost 0.30 per square foot.Total cost = 2,450 x 0.30 = $735