Chlorinating a pool In order to properly chlorinate your new pool, you need to a

Chlorinating a pool
In order to properly chlorinate your new pool, you need to add
ounces of chlorine per
gallons of water. You have purchased a new, circular pool which is
feet in diameter (for the value of
to use, see below) and is
’
” 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
-quart bottles and at a cost of $
per bottle.
What is the radius of the pool in meters, rounded to the nearest meter?
When fully filled, what is the volume of your pool in cubic feet, rounded to nearest cubic foot?
When fully filled, what is the volume of your pool in gallons, rounded to the nearest gallon?
How many ounces of chlorine will you need to add to your pool to chlorinate it properly, rounded to the nearest ounce?
How many bottles of chlorine will you need to buy (remember, you cannot purchase part of a bottle)?
How much will it cost to chlorinate your pool, rounded to the nearest cent?
Choose the value (diameter of your pool) corresponding to the first letter of your last name. For example, if your last name is Smith you would use 78 (feet):
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