Answer: The area of the painting covered by the frame is 192 square inches.
Explanation:
To find the area of the painting that is covered by the frame, you need to subtract the visible portion of the painting from the total area of the frame, including the frame.
The total area of the frame, including the frame itself, is given by the dimensions of the frame:
Width of the frame: 28 inches
Height of the frame: 24 inches
So, the total area of the frame is 28 inches * 24 inches = 672 square inches.
Now, subtract the visible portion of the painting from the total frame area:
Width of the visible portion: 24 inches
Height of the visible portion: 20 inches
Area of the visible portion: 24 inches * 20 inches = 480 square inches
Now, subtract the area of the visible portion from the total frame area:
672 square inches (total frame area) - 480 square inches (visible portion) = 192 square inches
So, the area of the painting covered by the frame is 192 square inches.