document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=263084>Question 263084</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I need some help: a square light-switch plate is made which measures 4 inches on each side. A square hole measuring 1 inch on each side is left in the center. It will cost $2.75/square inch, what is the construction cost? I am totally lost with this question. </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #193811 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=ankor@dixie-net.com><B>ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=ankor@dixie-net.com><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=ankor@dixie-net.com><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=193811\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> a square light-switch plate is made which measures 4 inches on each side.<BR>\n" );
document.write( " A square hole measuring 1 inch on each side is left in the center.<BR>\n" );
document.write( " It will cost $2.75/square inch, what is the construction cost?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Find the amt of metal in the switch<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Plate area - hole area = total metal area<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4^2 - 1^2 = 15 sq/in of metal<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "2.75 * 15 = $41.25<BR>\n" );
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