Question

The figure below shows two similar pictures that Sheila wants to frame.

Two similar rectangles, one larger than the other. The width of the larger one is 37.5 inches. The length is not shown. The length of the smaller one is 32 inches and the width is 25 inches.

Sheila has 3 strips of unfinished molding that she wants to use to frame the two pictures. Each strip is 36 inches long.

Assuming there is no wastage or overlap of molding, what is the minimum length of molding, in inches, Sheela still requires to frame both the pictures? Show your work and explain your reasoning in complete s

Answer 1

You want the perimeter of both frames.
But you are missing one of the side, so do a proportion!
Proportions make everything better.

Answer 2

i dont get it at all

Answer 3

Do you get the perimeter part?

Answer 4

little bit

Answer 5

Okay, you need to tape all 4 side of both rectangles...right?

Answer 6

yea

Answer 7

So, you have the dimensions on the small rectangle...all you need is the longer side of the larger rectangle.