A rectangular picture 10 inches by 15 inches is to be surrounded by a frame that is w inches wide. Which of the following gives the total area of the picture and frame, in square inches?
A 150
B 4w2 + 50w + 150
C 4w2 + 150
D w2 + 25w + 150

Question

A rectangular picture 10 inches by 15 inches is to be surrounded by a frame that is w inches wide. Which of the following gives the total area of the picture and frame, in square inches?
A 150 
B 4w2 + 50w + 150
C 4w2 + 150
 D w2 + 25w + 150

anonymous · Answer

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hero · Answer

The question is worded awkwardly. It should have said that the length from the picture to the frame is w inches wide.

hero · Answer

Okay, I will create a model of this that you may be able to figure out

hero · Answer

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