Question: A painting is framed with a border that is 2 inches wide. If the painting itself is 24 inches by 36 inches, what is the total area of the framed painting?
Options:
Correct Answer: 936 sq in
Solution:
Total dimensions = (24 + 4) by (36 + 4) = 28 by 40. Area = 28 * 40 = 1120 sq in.