Enikka K.

asked • 08/16/19

Sasha is building a picture frame.the picture is 8 inches by 10 inches.how many inches of wood will sasha need?

Sasha is building a picture frame.the picture is 8 inches by 10 inches.how many inches of wood will sasha need?

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Paul M. answered • 08/16/19

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The perimeter of the picture (which is the length of frame she will need) is 2(8+10)=36.

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Mark M.

If Sasha gets 36 units there shall not be enough wood for the corners. (It is a poorly worded problem.) The width of the frame must be known to compensate for the corners. (Draw a diagram).
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Paul M.

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Right you are! Good point!!!
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08/16/19

Stephen C.

AND, the required amount of wood depends on whether the corners are mitred or not ... AND, the frame usually partially overlaps the picture, which also affects the required amount of wood. Yes, a poorly worded / poorly conceived problem statement.
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