SOLUTION: a rectangular light-switch plate is made according to the following dimensions. The length is 8 inches and the width is 6 inches a rectangular hole measuring 1 inch by 3 inches is

Question 208528: a rectangular light-switch plate is made according to the following dimensions. The length is 8 inches and the width is 6 inches a rectangular hole measuring 1 inch by 3 inches is left in the center how many square inches in area is the light-switch plate if the cost to construct the plate is $3.50 per square inch what is the construction cost?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To find the area of the light-switch plate, first find the area of the enrire plate (8"X6" = 48sq.in.) then subtract the area of the hole (3"X1" = 3sq.in.).
A = 48sq.in - 3sq.in. = 45sq.in.
The cost is found by multiplying the cost per square inch ($3.50 per sq.in) by the number of square inches in the area (45sq.in.)
$3.50X45sq.in = $157.50
The cost of construction is $157.50
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