Area of Walkway Around Pool

A rectangular swimming pool measures 30 meters in length and 10 meters in width. A walkway, 1 meter wide, surrounds the pool.

What is the area of the walkway alone?

To find the area of the walkway, first calculate the total area of the pool plus walkway. The dimensions that include the walkway are:

• Length = 30 m + 2 m (1 m on each side) = 32 m
• Width = 10 m + 2 m (1 m on each side) = 12 m

Next, determine the area of the pool separately:

• Area of the pool = Length x Width = 30 m x 10 m = 300 m²

Finally, subtract the area of the pool from the total area to obtain the area of the walkway.