Solve the problem.
-A photograph measuring 7 in. by $9 \frac{1}{2}$ in. is put in a frame measuring $7 \frac{1}{2}$ in. by $10 \mathrm{in}$. What is the area of the border around the photo?
A) 9 in. $^{2}$
B) 8 in. ${ }^{2}$
C) $7 \frac{1}{2}$ in. $^{2}$
D) $8 \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{in}^{2}$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The area of the border is the area of the frame minus the area of the photo. The area of the frame is $7 \frac{1}{2} \times 10 = 75$ in. $^{2}$. The area of the photo is $7 \times 9 \frac{1}{2} = 66.5$ in. $^{2}$. Therefore, the area of the border is $75 - 66.5 = 8.5$ in. $^{2}$.

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