Question

A craftsperson must attach a lead strip around all four sides of a stained glass window that is

8 4/5 in. by
14 17/25 in. before it is installed. Find the length of lead stripping needed.

Answer 1

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Answer:

46 24/25 in

Explanation:

Opposite pairs of sides are the same length, so the total length needed is ...

2(8 4/5 +14 17/25) = 2(8 20/25 +14 17/25) = 2(22 37/25) = 2(23 12/25)

= 46 24/25 . . . inches