All 50 states have legislation regarding pool safety, the majority of which includesa requirement for a safety fence around the perimeter of the top of an in-ground pool.If a rectangular in-ground pool has a length that is 2 feet less than twice its width,and the area of the top of the pool is 480 square feet, how many linear feet of fencingare required, assuming the fence is placed 1 foot from the edge of the water on allsides?
A. 92
B. 100
C. 108
D. 116
Answer:B
All 50 states have legislation regarding pool safety, the majority of which includesa requirement for a safety fence around the perimeter of the top of an in-ground pool.If a rectangular in-ground pool has a length that is 2 feet less than twice its width,and the area of the top of the pool is 480 square feet, how many linear feet of fencingare required, assuming the fence is placed 1 foot from the edge of the water on allsides?
A. 92 B. 100 C. 108 D. 116
Explanation: B