A rectangular swimming pool with sides 66 feet by 163 feet needs a cover. Determine how to find the size of the cover needed.

To determine the size of the cover needed for a rectangular swimming pool, you need to calculate the area of the pool. The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width. In this case, the dimensions of the swimming pool are: - Length = 163 feet - Width = 66 feet The formula for the area \( A \) of a rectangle is: \[ A = \text{Length} \times \text{Width} \] Substituting the given dimensions into the formula: \[ A = 163 \, \text{feet} \times 66 \, \text{feet} \] Now, perform the multiplication: \[ A = 10758 \, \text{square feet} \] Therefore, the size of the cover needed for the swimming pool is **10,758 square feet**. Make sure to consider any additional factors such as overlap or extra material needed for securing the cover, which may require you to adjust the dimensions of the cover slightly larger than the calculated area.