Question

A rectangular portrait is 1 meter wide and 1 meter high. It costs $28.27 per meter to put a gold frame around the portrait. How much will the frame cost?

Answer 1

122.76

Explanation:

1 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 6

The perimeter is 6 meters. Now multiply the price per meter by the perimeter.

2 3

$ 2 0 . 4 6

× 6

$ 1 2 2 . 7 6

The frame will cost $122.76.

Answer 2

The cost will be $113.08.