Question

The figure below shows two similar pictures that Jeremy 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.

Jeremy has 5 strips of unfinished molding that he 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, Jeremy still requires to frame both the pictures? Show your work and explain your reasoning in complete se

Answer 1

Your picture measures do not match the problem description.

Answer 2

The figure below shows two similar pictures that Jeremy 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.

Jeremy has 5 strips of unfinished molding that he 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, Jeremy still requires to frame both the pictures? Show your work and explain your reasoning in complete sentences.

Answer 3

this is correct

Answer 4

The figure has 2 rectangles. One is 16 in. by 13 in. The other has width 58.5 in.
The problem states one rectangle is 32 in. by 25 in. The other has width 37.5 in.
The figure does not match the words of the problem.