Question 153609
A rectangular light-switch plate is made according to the following dimensions. The length is 7 inches, and the width is 5.5 inches; a rectangular hole measuring 1.2 inches by 0.3 inches is left in the center. (See diagram below) (a) How many square inches in area is the light-switch plate (the shaded region)? 
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Find the area of the plate less the hole:
(7 * 5.5) - (1.2 * .3) = 
38.5 - .36 = 38.14 sq inches
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(b) If the cost to construct the plate is $4.27 per square inch, what is the construction cost?
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38.14 * 4.27 = $162.86