Question: I am having a hard time figuring this out because I am horrible at math. Can someone explain this to me in simplest terms? Thanks.
I am having a hard time figuring this out because I am horrible at math. Can someone explain this to me in simplest terms? Thanks.
In order to properly chlorinate your new pool, you need to add 70 ounces of chlorine per 10,000 gallons of water. You have purchased a new circular pool which is 44 feet in diameter and is 5' 4" deep when fully filled. You fill your pool and need to chlorinate it properly. You decide to use liquid chlorine for the initial chlorination. Liquid chlorine comes in 1-quart bottles and I at a cost of $1.55 per bottle.
1. What is the radius of the pool in meters, rounded to the nearest meter?
2. When fully filled, what is the volume of your pool in cubic feet, rounded to the nearest cubic foot?
3. When fully filled. what is the volume of your pool in gallons, rounded to the nearest gallon?
4. How many ounces of chlorine will you need to add to your pool to chlorinate it properly, rounded to the nearest ounce?
5. How many bottles of chlorine will you need to buy (remember you cannot purchase part of a bottle)?
6. How much will it cost to chlorinate your pool rounded to the nearest cent?
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