SOLUTION: A picture frame is to be 2 ft 6 in. long and 1 ft 8 in. wide. A 9-ft piece of molding is available for the frame. Will this be enough for the frame?

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Question 392202: A picture frame is to be 2 ft 6 in. long and 1 ft 8 in. wide. A 9-ft piece of molding is available for the frame. Will this be enough for the frame?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Perimeter of the frame is the distance all away around:

converting measurements to feet: 2 1/2ft = 5/2ft & 1 8/12ft = 1 2/3 = 5/3ft



Yes, A 9-ft piece of molding is enough for this frame