Swimming Pool Walkway Area Calculation

A rectangular swimming pool is being designed for a community park. The length of the pool is 15 meters, and its width is 10 meters. The operator wants to add a walkway around the pool that will be 2 meters wide on all sides. What is the total area of the walkway surrounding the pool?

To calculate the area of the walkway, first, determine the dimensions of the outer rectangle (which includes both the pool and the walkway). Then, subtract the area of the pool from the area of the outer rectangle.