A frame 2 inches wide is placed around a rectangular picture with dimensions 8 inches by 12 inches. What is the area of the frame, in square inches?
A.44
B.96
C.128
D.144
E.168
The answer in the textbook is B by subtracting 12*16 = 12*8 or 192-96 which equals 96. But is there an alternative way to do this?
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Alternate approach:
The area of the frame is equal to the sum of the values in blue:
4+24+4+16+16+4+24+4 = 96.
The correct answer is B.
The area of the frame is equal to the sum of the values in blue:
4+24+4+16+16+4+24+4 = 96.
The correct answer is B.
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Here's another (harder) question involving a frame - https://www.beatthegmat.com/length-of-a- ... 71707.html
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