A uniform border on a framed photo has the same area as the photo. The dimensions of the photo are 25 cm by 20 cm. a) Draw a diagram labeling all the information given. (1 mark) Write a simplified expression for the total area of the photograph plus the border. (2 marks) Find the width of the border. (2 marks) d) What are the outside dimensions of the border? (1 mark)
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Then draw a larger rectangle around the photo, representing the border. Label the width of the border as "x". b) The area of the photo is 25 cm * 20 cm = 500 cm². Since the area of the border is equal to the area of the photo, the area of the border is also 500 Show more…
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