MaKayla charges 20 cents per square inch for her frames. How much will she charge for a frame that measures 18 inches on each side and has a width of 3 inches?

Question

it is algebra 1 and i don't reall understand the queation please help.

 

Answer 1

18 x 18 = 324 sq inches

 

From this, subtract the area of the inner square, where the picture goes.

 

A of inner square = (18 - 6)(18 - 6) = 12 x 12 = 144

 

324 sq in - 144 sq in = 180 sq in of frame

 

180 sq in x .20/sq in = 36.00

Answer 2

Sorry, answered wrong post