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Answer:

65 feet

Explanation:

The problem involves finding the perimeter of a rectangle, then making adjustments to remove parts of the perimeter that aren't wanted.

The perimeter of a rectangle is given by the formula ...

P = 2(L+W)

For Aubrey's 12' × 8' room, the perimeter is ...

P = 2(12' +8') = 40'

This is the length of the border Aubrey needs at the ceiling.

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At "waist-high", we need to subtract the total width of all the windows and doors. That total is ...

3' + 4' + 3' + 5' = 15'

So, the waist-high border is 40' -15' = 25'.

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The total amount of border Aubrey needs is ...

ceiling border + waist-high border = 40' + 25' = 65'.

Aubrey needs 65 feet of border.

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