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johnny
johnny asked in Science & MathematicsMathematics · 1 week ago

HOW DO YOU SOLVE THIS MATH WORD PROBLEM?

A picture is to be printed onto a sheet of paper with dimensions of 8 1/2 x 11 inches, A margin of 1 1/2 inches is to be left on all sides of the picture. What is the area of the printed picture?

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  • Krishnamurthy
    Lv 7
    1 week ago

    The area of the printed picture:

    5 1/2 x 8 = 44 square inches.

  • The First Dragon
    Lv 7
    1 week ago

    A = [8.5" - 2(1.5")] X [11" - 2(1.5")]

    A = (8.5" -3")(11" - 3")  

    A = 5.5" X 8

    A = 44

  • Jeff Aaron
    Lv 7
    1 week ago

    (8.5 - 1.5 - 1.5)(11 - 1.5 - 1.5) = 5.5 * 8 = 44

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