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Question 1095505: Hello, I'm having some difficultly with this problem. I've tried really hard to find multiple solutions but so far I keep ending up with weird answers. I would appreciate any help! Thank you!
Problem:
A picture window has a length of 8 feet and a height of 6 feet, with a semicircular cap on each end. How much metal trim is needed for the perimeter of the entire window, and how much glass is needed for the opening of the window?
Thabk you so much! Any help is greatly appreciated!

Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Description seems to indicate that each of the four rectangle sides serves as a diameter of a half-circle. Go from there.