Question

Craig wants to put molding around the edge of a rectangular frame that is 8 inches wide and 14 inches long. The molding costs $0.75 per inch. He buys 3 additional inches of molding. What is the total cost?

11.25
25.75
35.25
84.75
please explain your work

Answer 1

$35.25

Explanation:

Find the total number of inches needed.

The rectangle has 2 sides of 8 inches and 2 sides of 14 inches.

8 + 8 + 14 + 14 = 44 inches

he also was an additional 3 inches

44 + 3 = 47

Now we can find the total price

47 inches × $0.75 = $35.25

Hope this helps!