Question

Bob is planting in a rectangular container. In the center of the container he places a smaller rectangular tub with mint. The tub is 8 in. by 3 in. He plants flowers around the tub. What is the area of the container planted with flowers?

The whole rectangle is 38 in by 25 in, and the rectangle with mint is inside it, and it's 8 in by 3 in.

Answer 1

(38 * 25) - (8 * 3) = ______ square inches

Answer 2

Thanks.

Answer 3

You're welcome.