Solve the Problem $9 \frac{1}{2}$ In Is Put in a Frame Measuring

Multiple Choice

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) $8 \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{in}^{2}$