A window 2 inches wide is placed on the back of a rectangular painted area with dimensions 8 inches by 12 inches. What is the area of the window, in square inches? Choose the correct option:
A) 44
B) 96
C) 128
D) 144
E) 168
This question is an example of a 'punch out' question - we have to find the area of EVERYTHING, then 'punch out' the part that we don't want.   We're told that a window 2 inches wide is placed around a rectangular painted area with dimensions 8 inches by 12 inches. We're asked for the area of the window, in square inches.   Area of a rectangle = (length)(width)   So the area of the window is... (8)(12) = 96   The window 'adds' 2 inches to the top, bottom, left and right 'sides' of the painted area, so the area of EVERYTHING is...   (8+2+2)(12+2+2) = (12)(16) = 196   When we 'punch out' the area of the painted area, we'll be left with the area of the window:    192 - 96= 
<gadget id="calculator"> 192 - 96</gadget>
<output>96</output>
96   Final Answer:   96
<result>B</result>
A window 2 inches wide is placed on the back of a rectangular painted area with dimensions 8 inches by 12 inches. What is the area of the window, in square inches?