Solve the problem. Round answer to the nearest tenth, if appropriate.A picture 9 in. by 12 in. is to be mounted on a piece of matboard so that there is an even amount of mat all around the picture. How wide will the border be if the area of the mounted picture is 238 in.2?

A. 3 in.
B. 2.5 in.
C. 3.5 in.
D. 2 in.


Answer: B

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A. 4- 8y2
B.
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A. 5 days
B. 3 days
C. 4 days
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A. 73 points B. 64 points C. 65 points D. 83 points

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