SOLUTION: A rectangle with an area of 24 is surrounded by a frame 1 " wide. What i the area of the frame?

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Question 144335: A rectangle with an area of 24 is surrounded by a frame 1 " wide. What i the area of the frame?
Answer by scott8148(5880) About Me  (Show Source):
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not enough information

is the rectangle 4 X 6 or 1 X 24 or .5 X 48 ...

you need to know the length or width