a)
Volume of pool = [ area of a trapezoid with bases of 1m, 1.3m and height of 12] * 4
So we have
(1/2) (12) ( 1 + 1.3) * 4 =
6 ( 2.3) * 4 =
24 * 2.3 =
55.2 m^3 = 55.2 * (1000 L) = 55,200 L
b ) Time it takes to fill the pool = 55,200 / 7.5 = 7360 min
2) Cost
2.75 (55.2) = 152.625 pounds