Question

Grace needs enough wood to make a frame for a picture. She needs the two sides to measure 12 1/2inches, an top an bottom to measure 7 1/4 inches. How much wood will she need to purchase altogether

Answer 1

39 1/2 wood

Explanation:

1. First: It says that she needs two sides to measure 12 1/2. Meaning you have to add 12 1/2 2 times. Same goes for 7 1/4.

2.Then: 12 1/2 + 12 1/2 = 25----7 1/4 + 7 1/4 = 14 1/2.

3.Finally: Add both 25 & 14 1/2 together to get 39 1/2 wood.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

she needs to purchase 27 inches