document.write( "Question 1089915: A rectangular frame with a 1 inch margin is placed around a rectangular picture with dimension a of 8inches by 10inches. What's the area of the frame itself in square inches?
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\n" ); document.write( "the area of the frame itself = (8+2)*(10+2) - 8*10 = 10*12 - 80 = 120 - 80 = 40 sq. inches.\r
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