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you want to cover your book with fabric. the book measures 8 inches by 7 inches. the fabric cost $1.25 A square inch. How much will it cost to cover your book in fabric?

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The answer is $18.75 because

7 times 1.25=8.75
8 times 1.25=10
8.75+10=18.75

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User Andre Cytryn
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You want to cover 56 inches, 8*7=56. It will cost $70 to cover the book. 
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